E-one Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #13V601000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V601000 by E-one Incorporated. Affecting model year 2013 model typhoon and cyclone ii fire fighting vehicles equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles Includes 10 affected units, Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013 model typhoon and cyclone ii fire fighting vehicles equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles
Defect Summary
E-one incorporated (e-one) is recalling certain model year 2013 model typhoon and cyclone ii fire fighting vehicles equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. when the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Corrective Action
E-one will notify owners and dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle, and if necessary, replace the seat belt buckles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on, or about, january 17, 2014. customers may contact e-one at 1-800-627-5050.