The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15E016000·Announced 2015-03-04

Taizhou Tianda Seat Belts Recalled for Buckle Latching Defect

Taizhou Tianda is recalling 480 seat belts manufactured in 2013 because improper buckle manufacturing may prevent easy unlatching, potentially hindering vehicle egress during emergencies.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical component (seat belt) where a defect could hinder egress and increase injury risk during an emergency, fitting the 'High' criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Taizhou Tianda Rope & Belt Co. Ltd is recalling 480 seat belts, model TN (part number 67SA1-04501-A1), manufactured between June 1, 2013, and October 20, 2013. The recall addresses a defect in the seat belt buckle caused by improper manufacturing, which may prevent the seat belts from being easily unlatched.

If the seat belt cannot be easily unlatched, egress from the vehicle could be hindered, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency. The recall began on April 3, 2015.

Taizhou Tianda will notify the affected vehicle manufacturer, who will contact owners to replace the defective buckles free of charge. Owners may also contact Taizhou Tianda customer service at 1-866-617-2127 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SEAT BELTS recall
Manufacturer
Taizhou Tianda Rope & Belt Co. Ltd
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belts
Hazard
Affected units
480

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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