Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Walk-In Vans Equipped With Seat Belt Buckles Manufactured By Indiana Mills & Manufacturing Inc., After Repeated Flexing, The Cable Can Fatigue And Fray At The Point Where It Is Crimped To The Buckle.
Make Of Vehicle
UTILIMASTER
Model Of Vehicle
AEROMASTER
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
02V064000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
The Buckle Could Detach From The Cable, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Seat Occupant In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Seat Belt Buckle. Owner Notification Began April 8, 2002. 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 Utilimaster At 1-800-582-3454.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Utilimaster Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19960507
End Of Manufacture
20000107
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11418
Date Owners Notified
20020408
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Utilimaster Corporation
Date Report Received
20020301