NHTSA Recall 06V219000
Filed by R-VISION. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 2006-06-19. An estimated 1,182 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT LATCH OR UNLATCH.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
What the manufacturer will do
GENERAL MOTORS/CHEVROLET IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 05V558000) AND WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLES. IF THE BUCKLES ARE FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE, THE ENTIRE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WOULD BE REPLACED. FOR BUCKLES FOUND TO BE OPERATIVE, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONLY THE UPPER BUCKLE COVER. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR R-VISION AT 574-268-2111.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.