Auto Recalls for Consumers

1996 UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER Recall - Campaign #02V064000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER RECALL - #02V064000

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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.

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Vehicle 1996 UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER
Manufacturer UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 5/7/1996 - 1/7/2000
Recalled on 3/8/2002
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 4/8/2002
# Affected 11,418
Recalled for SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Description 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.
Consequences THE BUCKLE COULD DETACH FROM THE CABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.
Corrective action 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.
Notes CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1996 UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
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