Allegro Recall 97V167001: Seat Belts, Front, Anchorage
NHTSA recall 97V167001 · announced September 11, 1997 · filed by Tiffin Motor Homes · 175 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH TYPE 2 SAFETY BELTS MANUFACTURED BY AMSAFE. 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
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 25, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ALLEGRO AT 1-205-356-8661.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.