NHTSA Campaign 01V097003
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL · Reported Mar 30, 2001 · 3,150 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
AM-SAFE NOTIFIED FOUR WINDS' CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE SEAT BELTS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 31, 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 OR FOUR WINDS AT 219-266-1111.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUR WINDS | CHATEAU | 2000 | 3,150 |
| FOUR WINDS | CHATEAU | 2001 | 3,150 |
| FOUR WINDS | DUTCHMEN | 2000 | 3,150 |
| FOUR WINDS | DUTCHMEN | 2001 | 3,150 |
| FOUR WINDS | FOUR WINDS | 2000 | 3,150 |
| FOUR WINDS | FOUR WINDS | 2001 | 3,150 |
| FOUR WINDS | FUN MOVER | 2000 | 3,150 |
| FOUR WINDS | FUN MOVER | 2001 | 3,150 |
| FOUR WINDS | HURRICANE | 2000 | 3,150 |
| FOUR WINDS | HURRICANE | 2001 | 3,150 |
| FOUR WINDS | INFINITY | 2000 | 3,150 |
| FOUR WINDS | INFINITY | 2001 | 3,150 |
| FOUR WINDS | MAJESTIC | 2000 | 3,150 |
| FOUR WINDS | MAJESTIC | 2001 | 3,150 |
| FOUR WINDS | WINDSPORT | 2000 | 3,150 |
| FOUR WINDS | WINDSPORT | 2001 | 3,150 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V097003 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.