Daihatsu America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #95V103010

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 95V103010 by Daihatsu America, Inc.. Includes 7,514 affected units, INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

Corrective Action

Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure that latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. If you do not live near a daihatsu dealer, contact daihatsu directly and arrangements will be made at a repair facility of your choice, also free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 95V103010

Manufacturer: Daihatsu America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1995-07-06T00:00:00

Subject: Interior systems:active restraints:belt buckles

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 7,514

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

Consequence Summary: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure that latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. If you do not live near a daihatsu dealer, contact daihatsu directly and arrangements will be made at a repair facility of your choice, also free of charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fzut_zycd_me7i

NHTSA ID: 95V103010

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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