- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Harney Riata Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Harney Riata with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (2). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2001 for the buckle assembly. For comparison, the 2000 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Riata year, for its age
#347 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Harney Riata problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2001 Harney Riata recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: certain class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built 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
- Dealers will repair the seat belts. Owner notification began october 18, 20000. 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 smc customer service at 1-800-344-6332 or am-safe at 1-219-266-8330.
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2 complaints about the 2001 Harney Riata
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Recall 01v130001/meritor wabco abs/fmvss 105: unable to get dealer to honor recall. Dealer gave several appointments to the consumer and broke each appointment date. Manufacturer was notified. The representative informed consumer that they had nothing to do with the scheduling problem.*Ak
While on a trip front brakes locked. Vehicle was towed and repaired. The second time rear brakes caught on fire. Vehicle was towed, and repaired by the manufacturer.*Ak brake failure *tc
Harney Riata: every year compared
All Riata years2001 Harney Riata vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Harney Riata | 2 | 2 | D | |
| 2001 Harney Renegade | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Harney Riata
Does the 2001 Harney Riata have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Harney Riata: buckle assembly (April 2001); buckle assembly (March 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Harney Riata?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (2).
How many complaints has the 2001 Harney Riata had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 1, 2004 and the latest on November 12, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Harney Riata a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Harney Riata year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Harney Riata years have the most complaints?
2001 (2), 1998 (1). See every Harney Riata year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Harney Riata has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data