NHTSA Campaign 04E024000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by AMSAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS · Reported Mar 24, 2004 · 24,656 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMSAFE | SEAT BELT BUCKLE | 24,656 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04E024000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.