Am Safe, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01E007000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E007000 by Am Safe, Inc.. Includes 31,561 affected units, AM-SAFE/SEAT BELT CONNECTORS, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: center push button seat belt buckle connectors (tongues) from lot 9909 and assemblies using these connectors manufactured between september 1 and september 30, 1999. connectors for the affected lot were sent through a secondary process after stamping. the secondary process formed a chamfer in the contact surface of some of the connectors. a chamfer in the surface will allow the connector to disengage from the buckle during a vehicle crash leaving the occupant unrestrained. these buckle assemblies fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Corrective Action

Am-safe is notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge. owner notification began march 1, 2001. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E007000

Manufacturer: Am Safe, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-02-20T00:00:00

Subject: Am-safe/seat belt connectors

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 31,561

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: center push button seat belt buckle connectors (tongues) from lot 9909 and assemblies using these connectors manufactured between september 1 and september 30, 1999. connectors for the affected lot were sent through a secondary process after stamping. the secondary process formed a chamfer in the contact surface of some of the connectors. a chamfer in the surface will allow the connector to disengage from the buckle during a vehicle crash leaving the occupant unrestrained. these buckle assemblies fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Consequence Summary: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Corrective Action: Am-safe is notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge. owner notification began march 1, 2001. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-etka~f766~nzi4

NHTSA ID: 01E007000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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