1996-2000 Utilimaster Aeromaster recall: buckle assembly
Utilimaster Corporation reported this safety recall on March 1, 2002. It covers about 11,418 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 11,418
- reported
- Mar 1, 2002
- owners notified
- Apr 8, 2002
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The buckle could detach from the cable, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V064000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 02V064000
Is there a recall on the 1996-2000 Utilimaster Aeromaster buckle assembly?
Yes. Recall 02V064000, reported on March 1, 2002, covers about 11,418 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V064000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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