Recall 01V-097: 2000–2001 Beaver Contessa, 2000–2001 Beaver Marquis and 11 more
SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Apr 17, 2001, covering about 828 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by AM-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. 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
Dealers will repair the seat belts. Owner notification began august 31, 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 or smc at 1-800-344-6332.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V097001 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Contessa | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Beaver Marquis | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Beaver Monterey | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Beaver Patriot | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Beaver Solitaire | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Harney Renegade | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Harney Riata | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Safari Cheetah | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Safari Continental | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Safari Serengetti | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Safari Zanzibar | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Safari Coach Sahara | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Safari Coach Trek | 2000, 2001 | All 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 01V-097?
Vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by AM-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
How is recall 01V-097 fixed?
Dealers will repair the seat belts. Owner notification began august 31, 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 or smc at 1-800-344-6332.
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.