The problem
Think north america is recalling certain model year 2011 think city vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "Occupant crash protection." The seat belts may have been incorrectly installed. As a result, a child restraint system used in the passenger seating position may not be positioned or retained properly.
The risk
The seat belt may not restrain the child as intended during normal vehicle operation or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealer will inspect, reinstall or, if needed, replace the vehicle's seat belts. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Think's authorized toll free service line at 855-698-4465.
Contacts
Think's safety recall no. 11-101. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
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 Think dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 11V025000.
- 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.