NHTSA Recall 01V097003: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,150 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Four Winds Chateau.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V097003 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 30, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: certain motorhomes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Safety risk
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Remedy
Am-safe notified four winds' customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. Owner notification began august 31, 2000. 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 am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330 or four winds at 219-266-1111.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V097003
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Four Winds Chateau | 2000, 2001 |
| Four Winds Dutchmen | 2000, 2001 |
| Four Winds Four Winds | 2000, 2001 |
| Four Winds Fun Mover | 2000, 2001 |
| Four Winds Hurricane | 2000, 2001 |
| Four Winds Infinity | 2000, 2001 |
| Four Winds Majestic | 2000, 2001 |
| Four Winds Windsport | 2000, 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.