NHTSA Recall 02V064000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,418 vehicles. It affects 1996–2000 Utilimaster Aeromaster.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V064000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 1, 2002 |
| Owner notification | April 8, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain walk-in vans equipped with seat belt buckles manufactured by indiana mills & manufacturing inc., after repeated flexing, the cable can fatigue and fray at the point where it is crimped to the buckle.
Safety risk
The buckle could detach from the cable, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle. Owner notification began april 8, 2002. 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 utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.
Notes
Customers can 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 02V064000
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.