Recall 97E018000: Seat Belts, Front, Anchorage

NHTSA recall 97E018000 · announced June 13, 1997 · Am Safe · 2,256 units affected

The problem

THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS WILL NOT ALLOW THE BELT TO BE EXTENDED SO THAT IT CAN BE USED.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER OR OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES IN THESE VEHICLES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION:TYPE 2 SAFETY BELTS USED ON CLASS A MOTOR HOMES.OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACTAM-SAFE AT 1-219-266-8330. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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