Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V097001

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-04-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V097001

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.
Vehicles affected
828
Reported to NHTSA
2001-04-17
Owners notified
2000-10-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE VAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE BETWEEN JANUARY 28 AND AUGUST 15, 2000. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.

Safety risk

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2000. 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 AM-SAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AT 219-266-8330 OR SMC AT 1-800-344-6332.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

26 model years across 13 models.

ModelYears on record
BEAVER Contessa2001 2000
BEAVER Marquis2001 2000
BEAVER Monterey2001 2000
BEAVER Patriot2001 2000
BEAVER Solitaire2001 2000
HARNEY Renegade2001 2000
HARNEY Riata2001 2000
SAFARI Cheetah2001 2000
SAFARI Continental2001 2000
SAFARI Serengetti2001 2000
SAFARI Zanzibar2001 2000
SAFARI COACH Sahara2001 2000
SAFARI COACH Trek2001 2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.