NHTSA Recall 08V324000
Filed by Autocar, LLC. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 2008-07-17. An estimated 7 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 7 INCOMPLETE VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT TETHER BETWEEN THE SEAT BELT FLOOR ANCHOR POINT AND THE SUSPENSION SEAT BELT ANCHOR POINT WAS NOT INSTALLED.
Risk
FAILURE TO INSTALL THE TETHER STRAP MAY CAUSE THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT TO DEFORM AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING LOCATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FATAL INJURY.
What the manufacturer will do
AUTOCAR WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-6001.
Manufacturer campaign number: A-0803
Notes
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0803. CUSTOMERS MAY 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.