Recall 04E024000: Seat Belts, Front, Buckle Assembly

NHTSA recall 04E024000 · announced March 24, 2004 · Amsafe · 24,656 units affected

The problem

SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, P/N 10016-XX, BUCKLE LOT NUMBER 0302, 0305, 0306, 0307, 0308, OR 0312 WHICH FAIL TO HOLD THE 5,000 LB. LOOP LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

The risk

THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

What to do

AMSAFE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2004. 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 AMSAFE AT 574-266-8330.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN 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.