Taizhou Tianda recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Taizhou Tianda Seatbelt 67Sa1-04501-A1
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15E016000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Taizhou Tianda Rope & Belt Co. Ltd
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 4, 2015
- Owners notified
- Apr 3, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 480
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jun 1, 2013 to Oct 20, 2013
- Part
- Seat belts
Notes
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.