Key Takeaway

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES by TEMPLE PRODUCTS INC. was recalled on March 30, 1987. What to do: NEW LATCHES, PRESS BUTTONS AND BUCKLE COVERS WILL BE SUPPLIED TO ALL OWNERS OF THE MOTORHOMES.

NHTSA Ongoing

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES

Recalled: March 30, 1987 ~9,000 units affected 87E010

Description

IN STAMPING THE METAL PARTS IT APPEARS THE WORN TOOLING CAUSED THE DIMENSION OF PARTS TO CHANGE. THE PRESS BUTTON, DUE TO THESE CHANGED DIMENSIONS, CAUSES THE LATCH WHICH HOLDS THE TONGUE TO HAVE LESS SURFACE AREA WITH WHICH TO CONNECT TO THE TONGUE.

Injuries / Consequence

THE BELT FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209.ALSO, THE BELT WILL FAIL TO RESTRAINT THE PASSENGER IN CASE OF A CRASH.

Remedy

NEW LATCHES, PRESS BUTTONS AND BUCKLE COVERS WILL BE SUPPLIED TO ALL OWNERS OF THE MOTORHOMES.

Products Affected

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Company Information

TEMPLE PRODUCTS INC.

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: NEW LATCHES, PRESS BUTTONS AND BUCKLE COVERS WILL BE SUPPLIED TO ALL OWNERS OF THE MOTORHOMES.

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