NHTSA Recall 01V097004: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
KALMAR INDUSTRIES USA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 349 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Ottawa Truck.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V097004 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 2, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: trucks 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 ottawa customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. Am-safe is conducting the owner notification for this campaign. 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.
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 01V097004
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.