Ferrara Intruder Ember CAB/CHASSI (2013): Seat belts
Recall 14V230000 · May 2, 2014 · HME, Inc.
1
vehicles affected
1
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V230000
- Date
- May 2, 2014
- Maker
- HME, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts
- Model years
- 2013
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
HME, Inc. is recalling one model year 2013 Ferrara Intruder Ember Cab and Chassis emergency vehicle equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. As such, this vehicle fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
What can happen
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
HME notified the owner, and a dealer will inspect the vehicle and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact HME at 1-616-534-1463.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrara | Intruder Ember Cab/Chassi | 2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V230000?
1 model: Ferrara Intruder Ember Cab/Chassi (2013), about 1 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V230000?
HME notified the owner, and a dealer will inspect the vehicle and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact HME at 1-616-534-1463.
What can happen?
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.