Defect Description For Recall
Certain Seat Belts, Buckle No. 1524 (Number Stamped On Backside), Used On Some School Buses, Passenger And Postal Vehicles, Fail To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.” The Metal Frame Of The Seat Belt Buckle May Fracture Due To Possible Embrittlement Of The Steel.
Make Of Vehicle
BEAMS
Model Of Vehicle
SEAT BELT
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
03E046000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, The Buckle Can Release,Increasing The Seat Occupant’S Risk Of Serious Injuries Or Death.
Fix Defect
Beams Industry Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The Affected Seat Belts Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began September 11, 2003. 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 Patrick Brown At 1-888-343-9266 Or E-Mail To Help@Beamsind.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Beams Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
20000
Date Owners Notified
20030911
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Beams Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030929
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
209