Recall 00V-273: 2000–2001 Western Alpine Coach

WESTERN RV, INC. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Oct 24, 2000, covering about 121 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-273
Report date
Oct 24, 2000
Vehicles affected
121
Owners notified
Oct 16, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by AM-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

The risk

Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

The fix

Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge.

Notes

Owner notification began october 16, 2000.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 AM-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerWESTERN RV, INC.
ComponentSeat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V273002

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Western Alpine Coach2000, 2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-273?

Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by AM-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

How is recall 00V-273 fixed?

Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.