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Amsafe Seat Belts recall
Recalled March 24, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04E024000 · Amsafe
Hazard
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
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.
Units
24,656 units
Description
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."
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.
Product
Amsafe SEAT BELT BUCKLE
Manufacturer(s)
AMSAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →