Recall 00E048000: Seat Belts, Front, Buckle Assembly

NHTSA recall 00E048000 · announced August 22, 2000 · Am Safe · 91,415 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CENTER PUSH BUTTON SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED USING THIS BUCKLE WITH BUCKLE PAWL LOT NUMBERS 01A, 02A, AND 05A. THESE BUCKLES WERE MANUFACTURED IN THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER 1999, DECEMBER 1999, AND JANUARY 2000. THE DEFECT IS SUCH THAT ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION, LEAVING THE OCCUPANT UNRESTRAINED.

The risk

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

What to do

AM-SAFE IS NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS THAT THEY WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 1, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AM-SAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AT 219-266-8330. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.