NHTSA Recall 02V064000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V064000; Date: Mar. 1, 2002
The buckle could detach from the cable, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Utilimaster Aeromaster; 1997 Utilimaster Aeromaster; 1998 Utilimaster Aeromaster; 1999 Utilimaster Aeromaster; 2000 Utilimaster Aeromaster
Component: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: Utilimaster Corporation
Affected Units:: 11,418
Recall Summary:
On certain walk-in vans equipped with seat belt buckles manufactured by indiana mills & manufacturing inc. , after repeated flexing, the cable can fatigue and fray at the point where it is crimped to the buckle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle. Owner notification began April 8, 2002. 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 utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 8, 2002
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