Worldwide Trading Co, Inc | NHTSA Recall #87E012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 87E012000 by Worldwide Trading Co, Inc. Includes 30,000 affected units, INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The press button in the buckle assembly is longer due to worn tooling that stamps or punches the metal parts. the longer button causes the latch which holds the tongue to depress and not make full contact with the tongue.

Corrective Action

Inspect and repair seat belt by installing the proper seat belt buckle.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 87E012000

Manufacturer: Worldwide Trading Co, Inc

Report Received Date: 1987-04-16T00:00:00

Subject: Interior systems:active restraints:belt buckles

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 30,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: The press button in the buckle assembly is longer due to worn tooling that stamps or punches the metal parts. the longer button causes the latch which holds the tongue to depress and not make full contact with the tongue.

Consequence Summary: As a result of the above the surface of the latch isshortened and, therefore does not have maximum surface area with the tongue.this combination of buckle and latch may cause the buckle to release with lesspull than required by fmvss 209 and result in damage or personal injury.

Corrective Action: Inspect and repair seat belt by installing the proper seat belt buckle.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-q85g-tgda~3wrz

NHTSA ID: 87E012000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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