Amsafe Commercial Products | NHTSA Recall #02E034000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E034000 by Amsafe Commercial Products. Includes 51,137 affected units, AMSAFE/SEAT BELTS/PLASTIC COVER HOUSING, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On amsafe cp traveling retractor lap (type 1) seat belts, the plastic cover housing the reserve end of the seat belt web can break. if the two halves of the cover completely separate, the connector portion of the belt will detach from the cover. once detached, the connector rivet can separate from the connector frame causing the frame to become unusable.

Corrective Action

Amsafe will notify its customers and provide a plastic outer cover that snaps over the existing cover on units in the field and will replace broken seat belts free of charge. owner notification began august 1, 2002. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E034000
Manufacturer: Amsafe Commercial Products
Report Received Date: 2002-07-10T00:00:00
Subject: Amsafe/seat belts/plastic cover housing
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 51,137

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: On amsafe cp traveling retractor lap (type 1) seat belts, the plastic cover housing the reserve end of the seat belt web can break. if the two halves of the cover completely separate, the connector portion of the belt will detach from the cover. once detached, the connector rivet can separate from the connector frame causing the frame to become unusable.
Consequence Summary: This condition cannot occur during use, however, the belt will be unsuable and may result in an occupant seating position without a seat belt. in the event of a vehicle crash, an unbelted individual could be seriously injured or killed.
Corrective Action: Amsafe will notify its customers and provide a plastic outer cover that snaps over the existing cover on units in the field and will replace broken seat belts free of charge. owner notification began august 1, 2002. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-858v~s6ct_s22a
NHTSA ID: 02E034000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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