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NHTSA Recall 01V185000

Filed by Turtle Top. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 2001-06-01. An estimated 9 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." PERIMETER SEATING WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT SEAT BELTS IN VEHICLES WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS UNDER 10,000 LBS.

Risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

What the manufacturer will do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL SEAT BELTS AND APPLICABLE HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 21, 2001. 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 TURTLE TOP AT 1-219-831-4340.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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Vehicles covered by this recall