VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.” PERIMETER SEATING WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT SEAT BELTS IN VEHICLES WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS UNDER 10,000 LBS.
Turtle Top – TURTLE TOP/FMVSS 208/PERIMETER SEATING
| Report Received Date | 06/01/2001 |
| NHTSA ID | 01V185000 |
| Consequence Summary | IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL INSTALL SEAT BELTS AND APPLICABLE HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 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 TURTLE TOP AT 1-219-831-4340. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 9 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=01V185000) |
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