Recall 01V097001 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2000-2001 SAFARI SERENGETTI
RECALL This recall affects up to 828 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V097001 |
| Manufacturer | SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 828 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2000 SAFARI ZANZIBAR, 2000 BEAVER MONTEREY, 2000 BEAVER CONTESSA, 2000 BEAVER MARQUIS, 2000 BEAVER SOLITAIRE, 2000 SAFARI SERENGETTI, 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL, 2000 SAFARI CHEETAH, 2000 HARNEY RENEGADE, 2000 HARNEY RIATA, 2000 BEAVER PATRIOT, 2000 SAFARI COACH TREK, 2000 SAFARI COACH SAHARA, 2001 SAFARI SERENGETTI, 2001 SAFARI ZANZIBAR, 2001 BEAVER CONTESSA, 2001 BEAVER PATRIOT, 2001 BEAVER MARQUIS, 2001 BEAVER SOLITAIRE, 2001 HARNEY RENEGADE, 2001 SAFARI COACH SAHARA, 2001 SAFARI CHEETAH, 2001 HARNEY RIATA, 2001 BEAVER MONTEREY, 2001 SAFARI COACH TREK, 2001 SAFARI CONTINENTAL
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE VAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE BETWEEN JANUARY 28 AND AUGUST 15, 2000. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Safety Consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 31, 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 OR SMC AT 1-800-344-6332.
Related Recalls for SAFARI
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V278000 | 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 8,581 | |
| 02V004007 | 2002 SAFARI ZANZIBAR | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 232 | |
| 01V044004 | 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 117 | |
| 01V128003 | 2001 SAFARI CONTINENTAL | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 828 | |
| 00V173000 | 2000 SAFARI ZANZIBAR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 691 | |
| 98V167009 | 1997 SAFARI CONTINENTAL | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE | 413 | |
| 97V089000 | 1997 SAFARI 2400 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 10 | |
| 96V194005 | 1996 SAFARI SERENGETI | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 604 | |
| 95V017000 | 1995 SAFARI TREK | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 68 | |
| 01V130001 | 2000 SAFARI CONTINENTAL | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1,438 |