Eldorado National-kansas | NHTSA Recall #02V160004

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V160004 by Eldorado National-kansas. Includes 28 affected units, ELDORADO/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, amsafe, 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 574-266-8301 or eldorado national at 909-591-9557.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V160004

Manufacturer: Eldorado National-kansas

Report Received Date: 2002-10-18T00:00:00

Subject: Eldorado/seat belt retractors

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 28

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, amsafe, 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 574-266-8301 or eldorado national at 909-591-9557.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9a3g.qpnv.nevd

NHTSA ID: 02V160004

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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