Safety Recall NHTSA · 01E017000 Reported April 20, 2001

Trw/seat belt assemblies

Q: What is recall 01E017000?

NHTSA recall 01E017000 was issued by Trw Automotive, Inc. on April 20, 2001. It addresses: Trw/seat belt assemblies. The recall affects approximately 72 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Trw Automotive, Inc. · Seat Belts · 72 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01E017000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Trw Automotive, Inc.

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

April 20, 2001

Defect Summary

Equipment description: rh air ride seat belt assemblies manufactured by trw between august 1, 2000, and april 30, 2001, produced for installation on ford h215 truck platforms (f650/f750) in which the retractor was designed to reduce the potential for "nuisance" lock ups from occurring. with this design, it is possible that an increased pawl to cam gap could result in no locks under the conditions specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupants would not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

Corrective Action

Trw will notify its customers to have the seat belt assemblies replaced free of charge. owner notification began in december 21, 2001. 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 trw at 810-781-7200.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Trw Automotive, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01E017000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 01E017000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01E017000?

NHTSA recall 01E017000 was issued by Trw Automotive, Inc. on April 20, 2001. It addresses: Trw/seat belt assemblies. The recall affects approximately 72 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Trw Automotive, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01E017000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.