Sutphen Corporation | NHTSA Recall #14V456000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V456000 by Sutphen Corporation. Includes 1 affected units, Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Sutphen corporation (sutphen) is recalling one model year 2013 minitower fire truck manufactured in january 2013, and 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. as such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Corrective Action

Sutphen will notify the owner and a sutphen representative will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. owners may contact sutphen customer service at 1-866-287-5549.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V456000

Manufacturer: Sutphen Corporation

Report Received Date: 2014-07-02T00:00:00

Subject: Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Sutphen corporation (sutphen) is recalling one model year 2013 minitower fire truck manufactured in january 2013, and 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. as such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Consequence Summary: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Corrective Action: Sutphen will notify the owner and a sutphen representative will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. owners may contact sutphen customer service at 1-866-287-5549.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ddty.kfj7-sv9a

NHTSA ID: 14V456000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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