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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13E064000

Seats Seat — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Published November 25, 2013 · Recall initiated: November 20, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13E064000, published November 25, 2013 and initiated November 20, 2013. Recalling firm: Seats Incorporated; Seats Seat — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly.

What's the hazard

Seats Incorporated (Seats) is recalling certain seats that are equipped with IMMI-brand L9 end-release seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, this equipment fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

What to do

Seats has notified its customers that bought seats with IMMI seat belts. Seats will work with IMMI to provide replacement buckles, free of charge. Owners may contact Seats at 1-800-767-3287.

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Recall details

Brand
SEATS
Model
SEAT
Manufacturer
Seats Incorporated
Lot
SEATS SEAT
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Seats Seat — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13E064000 on November 25, 2013. Reported hazard: Seats Incorporated (Seats) is recalling certain seats that are equipped with IMMI-brand L9 end-release seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, this equipment fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

What should I do if I have this product?

Seats has notified its customers that bought seats with IMMI seat belts. Seats will work with IMMI to provide replacement buckles, free of charge. Owners may contact Seats at 1-800-767-3287.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SEATS. Model: SEAT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)