Front: buckle assemblyRecall 01V-097 · Beaver and Harney vehicles

SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. recall 01V-097 covers 828 Beaver and Harney vehicles for a front: buckle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 2001.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected82813 models

ReportedApr 17, 2001Owners notified Oct 24, 2000

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V097001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

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.

What to do

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.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

13 models

Vehicles in this recall

Beaver Contessa2000, 2001

Beaver Marquis2000, 2001

Beaver Monterey2000, 2001

Beaver Patriot2000, 2001

Beaver Solitaire2000, 2001

Harney Renegade2000, 2001

Harney Riata2000, 2001

Safari Cheetah2000, 2001

Safari Continental2000, 2001

Safari Serengetti2000, 2001

Safari Zanzibar2000, 2001

Safari Coach Sahara2000, 2001

Safari Coach Trek2000, 2001

Built from January 28, 2000 to August 15, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.