Am Safe Buckle Pawl Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 00E048000
Manufacturer: AM SAFE, INC.
Date of Owner Notification: August 1st, 2000

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CENTER PUSH BUTTON SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED USING THIS BUCKLE WITH BUCKLE PAWL LOT NUMBERS 01A, 02A, AND 05A. THESE BUCKLES WERE MANUFACTURED IN THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER 1999, DECEMBER 1999, AND JANUARY 2000. THE DEFECT IS SUCH THAT ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION, LEAVING THE OCCUPANT UNRESTRAINED.

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

Corrective Summary:
AM-SAFE IS NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS THAT THEY WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 1, 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).