Hme Buckle Assembly Recall 04V245000 (34 Vehicles)

The problem

Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "Seat belt assemblies."

The risk

The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.

The fix

Amsafe will notify customers and replace the buckles. Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or hme at 1-616-534-1463.

Contacts

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Hme dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V245000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2004 Hme 1871	1	2	F
2004 Hme Sfo	0	1	-

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2004 Hme 1871

2004 Hme Sfo

Questions

Is the 04V245000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. HME INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 04V245000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 04V245000 announced?

HME INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on May 28, 2004. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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