Make : TIFFIN Model : PHAETON Year : 2005
Build Dates : 20030903 - 20040525
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V383000
Date Owner's Notified: Date Received by ODI: 20040803 Date Added to Databse: 20040810
Manufacturer's Involved: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1662
Summary:
      THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LOOP LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209. ¿SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.¿
Consequence:
      THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy:
      AMSAFE WILL REPLACE THE BUCKLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 574-266-8330 OR TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661.
Report Initiator: ODI Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: 571 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209
Notes:
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