NHTSA Recall 14V243000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V243000; Date: May. 13, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2013 Pierce Dash Cf; 2013 Pierce Impel; 2013 Pierce Velocity
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 150
Recall Summary:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2013 arrow xt, dash cf, impel, and velocity vehicles manufactured October 2013 through January 2014, 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. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies. "
How to Fix:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2014. Owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this campaign is 74b246.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 26, 2014
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