NHTSA Recall 02V281000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V281000; Date: Oct. 15, 2002
This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Honda Passport; 1994 Isuzu Amigo; 1994 Isuzu Pickup Truck; 1995 Isuzu Pickup Truck; 1994 Isuzu Rodeo; 1994 Isuzu TF; 1995 Isuzu TF
Component: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: Isuzu Motors Limited
Affected Units:: 14,449
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. Owner notification is expected to begin during mid-December 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 isuzu at 1-800-643-4070.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 16, 2002
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