The defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES , THE SECURING BOLT FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RECEIVER BUCKLE IS STRIPPED.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
The remedy
CUSTOMERS WILL BE MAILED THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. AFTER RECEIVING THE PARTS CUSTOMERS SHOULD MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO HAVE THE PARTS INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2004. 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 TRIPLE E AT 204-325-4361.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Triple E RV Commander | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Triple E RV Embassy | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Triple E RV Empress | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Triple E RV Signature | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple E RV Commander | 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| Triple E RV Commander | 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| Triple E RV Commander | 2002 | 0 | 3 |
| Triple E RV Commander | 2003 | 0 | 4 |
| Triple E RV Commander | 2004 | 0 | 4 |
| Triple E RV Embassy | 2000 | 0 | 3 |
| Triple E RV Embassy | 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| Triple E RV Embassy | 2002 | 1 | 3 |
| Triple E RV Embassy | 2003 | 0 | 3 |
| Triple E RV Embassy | 2004 | 0 | 4 |
| Triple E RV Empress | 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| Triple E RV Empress | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| Triple E RV Empress | 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| Triple E RV Empress | 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| Triple E RV Empress | 2004 | 0 | 5 |
| Triple E RV Signature | 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| Triple E RV Signature | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| Triple E RV Signature | 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| Triple E RV Signature | 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| Triple E RV Signature | 2004 | 0 | 3 |
Other seat belts recalls in 2004
36 of the 601 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2004 concerned the seat belts; TRIPLE E RECREATIONAL VEHICLES filed 13 campaigns in all.
| 04V608000 18 Dec 2004 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| 04V592000 15 Dec 2004 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| 04V595000 15 Dec 2004 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| 04V593000 15 Dec 2004 | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| 04V582000 10 Dec 2004 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS |
| 04V550000 18 Nov 2004 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
| 04V532000 2 Nov 2004 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| 04V407000 17 Aug 2004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2004