TURTLE TOP STANDARD VANTERRA 2001: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V185000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TURTLE TOP | STANDARD VANTERRA | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-08-21 | 2001-06-01 | 2001-06-11 |
Production Dates: 2000-01-01 - 2001-04-12
Manufacturers Involved: Turtle Top
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." PERIMETER SEATING WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT SEAT BELTS IN VEHICLES WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS UNDER 10,000 LBS.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SEAT BELTS AND APPLICABLE HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 21, 2001. 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 TURTLE TOP AT 1-219-831-4340.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
