Front: buckle assemblyRecall 04V-166 · Triple E Rv vehicles

TRIPLE E RECREATIONAL VEHICLES recall 04V-166 covers 1,366 Triple E Rv vehicles for a front: buckle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,3664 models

ReportedApr 15, 2004Owners notified Mar 31, 2004

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V166000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE SECURING BOLT FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RECEIVER BUCKLE IS STRIPPED.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

What to do

The fix

CUSTOMERS WILL BE MAILED THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. AFTER RECEIVING THE PARTS CUSTOMERS SHOULD MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO HAVE THE PARTS INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2004. 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 TRIPLE E AT 204-325-4361.

TRIPLE E RECALL NO. CA#5072-04.CUSTOMERS CAN 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.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Triple E Rv Commander2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Triple E Rv Embassy2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Triple E Rv Empress2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Triple E Rv Signature2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Built from November 1, 1999 to March 31, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.