seat belt connectors

Vehicle recall defect – Equipment Description: Center Push Button Seat Belt Buckle Connectors (Tongues) From Lot 9909 And Assemblies Using These Connectors Manufactured Between September 1 And September 30, 1999. Connectors For The Affected Lot Were Sent Through A Secondary Process After StaMPIng. The Secondary Process Formed A Chamfer In The Contact Surface Of Some Of The Connectors. A Chamfer In The Surface Will Allow The Connector To Disengage From The Buckle During A Vehicle Crash Leaving The Occupant Unrestrained. These Buckle Assemblies Fail To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.”