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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 04V245📅 May 28, 2004

2004 Hme 1871 & 2004 Hme SFO recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

💥 The risk

The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.

🔧 The fix

Amsafe will notify customers and replace the buckles. Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or hme at 1-616-534-1463.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V245000
Manufacturer
HME INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
34
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Dec 1, 2003 – May 31, 2004
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V245 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V245?

2004 Hme 1871 & 2004 Hme SFO. 34 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hme dealer to book the free repair.