Recall 01V-097: 2000–2001 Forest River Motorhome
FOREST RIVER, INC. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Apr 30, 2001.
The problem
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced 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 notified forest river customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. Am-safe is conducting the owner notification for this campaign. 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.
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 | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V097005 |
Vehicles in this recall
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: motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by AM-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
How is recall 01V-097 fixed?
Am-safe notified forest river customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. Am-safe is conducting the owner notification for this campaign. 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.
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.