OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

87E010000

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly

Reported Mar 25, 1987 · TEMPLE PRODUCTS INC.

Summary

IN STAMPING THE METAL PARTS IT APPEARS THE WORN TOOLING CAUSED THE DIMENSION OF PARTS TO CHANGE. THE PRESS BUTTON, DUE TO THESE CHANGED DIMENSIONS, CAUSES THE LATCH WHICH HOLDS THE TONGUE TO HAVE LESS SURFACE AREA WITH WHICH TO CONNECT TO THE TONGUE.

Consequence

THE BELT FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209.ALSO, THE BELT WILL FAIL TO RESTRAINT THE PASSENGER IN CASE OF A CRASH.

Remedy

NEW LATCHES, PRESS BUTTONS AND BUCKLE COVERS WILL BE SUPPLIED TO ALL OWNERS OF THE MOTORHOMES.

Notes

SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS.VEHICLE CATEGORY: RV VEHICLES.

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