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Vehicle recall 00V273001 · September 13, 2000

Coachmen Catalina, Leprechaun and 4 more models

Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Consequence
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Remedy
Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during September 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
00V273001
Reported to NHTSA
September 13, 2000
Filed by
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles potentially affected
2,688
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Recall 00V273001 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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