Coach & Equip Sales Corp. | NHTSA Recall #02V160003

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V160003 by Coach & Equip Sales Corp.. Includes 850 affected units, COACH AND EQUIPMENT/SEAT BELT RETRACTORS, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain transit buses equipped with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. if this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. the seat belt supplier, am-safe, will provide a snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided a snap-on "over-cover" to prevent the seat belt cover from separating. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amsafe at 574-266-8330 or coach and equipment at 1-315-535-7517.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V160003

Manufacturer: Coach & Equip Sales Corp.

Report Received Date: 2002-10-16T00:00:00

Subject: Coach and equipment/seat belt retractors

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 850

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain transit buses equipped with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. if this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. the seat belt supplier, am-safe, will provide a snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating.

Consequence Summary: If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury.

Corrective Action: Owners will be provided a snap-on "over-cover" to prevent the seat belt cover from separating. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amsafe at 574-266-8330 or coach and equipment at 1-315-535-7517.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gbkk-4dck.6gn2

NHTSA ID: 02V160003

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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