NHTSA recall campaign
04V246000
ManufacturerPL CUSTOM EMERGENCY VEHICLESReported2004-05-20Affected86 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
SOME FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS BUILT BY AMSAFE FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Risk
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Manufacturer remedy
AMSAFE WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BUCKLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 1-574-266-8330 OR PL CUSTOM AT 1-732-223-1411.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →