Seat beltsRecall 15E-016 · Taizhou Tianda vehicles
Taizhou Tianda Rope & Belt Co. Ltd recall 15E-016 covers 480 Taizhou Tianda vehicles for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15E016000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Taizhou Tianda Rope & Belt Co. Ltd (Taizhou Tianda) is recalling certain Seat Belts, model TN (part number 67SA1-04501-A1), manufactured June 1, 2013, to October 20, 2013. Improper manufacturing of the seat belt buckle may prevent the seat belts from being easily unlatched.
The risk
If the seat belt cannot be easily unlatched, egress from the vehicle could be hindered, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
The fix
Taizhou Tianda will notify the affected vehicle manufacturer who will contact the owners and replace the defective buckles, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2015. Owners may contact Taizhou Tianda customer service at 1-866-617-2127.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
0%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2013 to October 20, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Seat Belt Buckle InoperativeNHTSA