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Vehicle recall 02V160003 · October 16, 2002

Coach and Equipment 3400, E350 and 1 more model

On certain transit buses equipped with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat…

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

Summary
On certain transit buses equipped with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. The seat belt supplier, am-safe, will provide a snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating.
Consequence
If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury.
Remedy
Owners will be provided a snap-on "over-cover" to prevent the seat belt cover from separating. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amsafe at 574-266-8330 or coach and equipment at 1-315-535-7517.
Notes
Also, customers can 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
02V160003
Reported to NHTSA
October 16, 2002
Filed by
COACH AND EQUIPMENT MFG CORP
Vehicles potentially affected
850
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Recall 02V160003 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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