Beams Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03E046000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E046000 by Beams Industries, Inc.. Includes 20,000 affected units, BEAMS/FMVSS 209/BUCKLE RELEASE UNDER LOAD, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain seat belts, buckle no. 1524 (number stamped on backside), used on some school buses, passenger and postal vehicles, fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the metal frame of the seat belt buckle may fracture due to possible embrittlement of the steel.

Corrective Action

Beams industry will notify its customers and replace the affected seat belts free of charge. owner notification began september 11, 2003. 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 patrick brown at 1-888-343-9266 or e-mail to help@beamsind.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E046000

Manufacturer: Beams Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-09-29T00:00:00

Subject: Beams/fmvss 209/buckle release under load

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 20,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain seat belts, buckle no. 1524 (number stamped on backside), used on some school buses, passenger and postal vehicles, fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the metal frame of the seat belt buckle may fracture due to possible embrittlement of the steel.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, the buckle can release,increasing the seat occupant's risk of serious injuries or death.

Corrective Action: Beams industry will notify its customers and replace the affected seat belts free of charge. owner notification began september 11, 2003. 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 patrick brown at 1-888-343-9266 or e-mail to help@beamsind.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 03E046000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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