Xplorer Mtr Hm/frank Div. | NHTSA Recall #02V160008

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V160008 by Xplorer Mtr Hm/frank Div.. Includes 1 affected units, XPLORER/SEAT BELT RETRACTORS, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

One motor home 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

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. 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 or xplorer at 810-346-2771.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V160008
Report Received Date: 2002-11-21T00:00:00
Subject: Xplorer/seat belt retractors
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: One motor home 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: 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. 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 or xplorer at 810-346-2771.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-x24e-qapr~wxqd
NHTSA ID: 02V160008
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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