Vehicle recall 02V160007 · October 21, 2002

2001 National Van S34

One S34 converted wheelchair van equipped with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release…

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

Summary: One S34 converted wheelchair van 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, amsafe, 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: This van has been corrected.
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: 02V160007
Reported to NHTSA: October 21, 2002
Filed by: NATIONAL VAN SALES, INC.
Vehicles potentially affected: 1
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Seat belts › Front › Retractor

Recall 02V160007 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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National Van S34 (2001): 2001

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