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NHTSARecalled 2014-05-02

HME, Inc. — SEAT BELTS

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2013 FERRARA INTRUDER EMBER CAB/CHASSI

  • Brand FERRARA

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

HME, Inc. is recalling the 2013 Ferrara Intruder Ember Cab and Chassis emergency vehicle equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. The seat belt buckles can malfunction so that when the release button is pressed, the latch plate becomes partially engaged and difficult to unlatch. This defect could hinder a person's ability to exit the vehicle quickly in an emergency, potentially increasing the risk of injury.

HME will inspect affected vehicles and replace the seat belt buckles at no charge to the owner. The recall began in June 2014. According to the record, owners should contact HME at 1-616-534-1463.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

What should I do?

HME notified the owner, and a dealer will inspect the vehicle and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact HME at 1-616-534-1463.

Details from the source

HME, Inc. is recalling one model year 2013 Ferrara Intruder Ember Cab and Chassis emergency vehicle equipped with IMMI-brand L9 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. As such, this vehicle fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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