Make : TIFFIN | Model : ZEPHYR | Year : 2005 |
Build Dates : 20030903 - 20040525 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V383000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20040803 | Date Added to Database: 20040810 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1662 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LOOP LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209. SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. |
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Consequence:
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
AMSAFE WILL REPLACE THE BUCKLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 574-266-8330 OR TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209 | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |