Key Takeaway

TRW/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES by TRW AUTOMOTIVE PROD., INC. was recalled on April 30, 2001. What to do: TRW WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN IN DECEMBER 21, 2001. OWNERS WHO TA...

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TRW/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES

Recalled: April 30, 2001 ~72 units affected 01E017

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: RH AIR RIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW BETWEEN AUGUST 1, 2000, AND APRIL 30, 2001, PRODUCED FOR INSTALLATION ON FORD H215 TRUCK PLATFORMS (F650/F750) IN WHICH THE RETRACTOR WAS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR "NUISANCE" LOCK UPS FROM OCCURRING. WITH THIS DESIGN, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT AN INCREASED PAWL TO CAM GAP COULD RESULT IN NO LOCKS UNDER THE CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Injuries / Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

TRW WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN IN DECEMBER 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 TRW AT 810-781-7200.

Products Affected

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Company Information

TRW AUTOMOTIVE PROD., INC.

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: TRW WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN IN DECEMBER 21, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AG...

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