Utilimaster Corporation | NHTSA Recall #02V064000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V064000 by Utilimaster Corporation. Includes 11,418 affected units, UTILIMASTER/SEAT BELT BUCKLES, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain walk-in vans equipped with seat belt buckles manufactured by indiana mills & manufacturing inc., after repeated flexing, the cable can fatigue and fray at the point where it is crimped to the buckle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle. owner notification began april 8, 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 utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V064000
Manufacturer: Utilimaster Corporation
Report Received Date: 2002-03-01T00:00:00
Subject: Utilimaster/seat belt buckles
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 11,418

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain walk-in vans equipped with seat belt buckles manufactured by indiana mills & manufacturing inc., after repeated flexing, the cable can fatigue and fray at the point where it is crimped to the buckle.
Consequence Summary: The buckle could detach from the cable, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant in a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle. owner notification began april 8, 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 utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-7jze~5vxp~n6j6
NHTSA ID: 02V064000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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