Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V097001 Reported April 17, 2001

Safari/am-safe safety belt assemblies

Safari Motor Coaches, Inc. · Seat Belts · 828 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V097001
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
828
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 17, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Safety Consequence

Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair the seat belts. owner notification began august 31, 2000. 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 am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330 or smc at 1-800-344-6332.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Safari Motor Coaches, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01V097001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V097001

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

What is recall 01V097001?

NHTSA recall 01V097001 was issued by Safari Motor Coaches, Inc. on April 17, 2001. It addresses: Safari/am-safe safety belt assemblies. The recall affects approximately 828 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Safari Motor Coaches, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V097001 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.