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Beaver Patriot Recall 01V097001: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 01V097001, reported April 17, 2001, 828 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 01V097001SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
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.
Risk
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
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).

Affected vehicles

Beaver Contessa20002001
Beaver Marquis20002001
Beaver Monterey20002001
Beaver Patriot20002001
Beaver Solitaire20002001
Harney Renegade20002001
Harney Riata20002001
Safari Cheetah20002001
Safari Continental20002001
Safari Serengetti20002001
Safari Zanzibar20002001
Safari Coach Sahara20002001
Safari Coach Trek20002001