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PL Custom Crusader Recall 04V246: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 04V246, reported May 20, 2004, 86 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 04V246PL CUSTOM EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
SOME FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS BUILT BY AMSAFE FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Risk
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
AMSAFE WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BUCKLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 1-574-266-8330 OR PL CUSTOM AT 1-732-223-1411.
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).

Affected vehicles

PL Custom Crusader20032004
PL Custom Medallion2003
PL Custom Rescue2003
PL Custom Sentry2003
PL Custom Titan2003