NHTSA Recall 01V128003: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 828 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Beaver Contessa.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V128003 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 30, 2001 |
| Owner notification | October 18, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: certain class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built 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
Dealers will repair the seat belts. Owner notification began october 18, 20000. 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 smc customer service at 1-800-344-6332 or am-safe at 1-219-266-8330.
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 01V128003
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Beaver Contessa | 2000, 2001 |
| Beaver Marquis | 2000, 2001 |
| Beaver Monterey | 2000, 2001 |
| Beaver Patriot | 2000, 2001 |
| Beaver Solitaire | 2000, 2001 |
| Harney Renegade | 2000, 2001 |
| Harney Riata | 2000, 2001 |
| Safari Cheetah | 2000, 2001 |
| Safari Coach Sahara | 2000, 2001 |
| Safari Coach Trek | 2000, 2001 |
| Safari Continental | 2000, 2001 |
| Safari Serengetti | 2000, 2001 |
| Safari Zanzibar | 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.