Defect Description For Recall
Sutphen Corporation (Sutphen) Is Recalling One Model Year 2013 Minitower Fire Truck Manufactured In January 2013, And Equipped With Immi-Brand L9 Seat Belt Buckles. When The Button Is Pressed To Release The Seat Belt, The Latch Plate Can Become Partially Engaged With The Buckle, Making The Seat Belt Difficult To Unlatch. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.”
Make Of Vehicle
SUTPHEN
Model Of Vehicle
MINITOWER
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
14V456000
Component Description
Seat Belts
Effect Of Defect
If The Latch Plate Remains Partially Engaged After The Button Is Pressed, Egress From The Vehicle Could Be Hindered Which Would Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of An Emergency.
Fix Defect
Sutphen Will Notify The Owner And A Sutphen Representative Will Inspect And Replace The Seat Belt Buckle, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Sutphen Customer Service At 1-866-287-5549.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Sutphen Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1
Date Owners Notified
20140915
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Sutphen Corporation
Date Report Received
20140702
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
209