Four winds/am-safe safety belt assemblies
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: certain motorhomes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. 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
Am-safe notified four winds' customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. 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 four winds at 219-266-1111.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Four Winds International or involving Seat Belts.
FAQ: Recall 01V097003
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01V097003?
NHTSA recall 01V097003 was issued by Four Winds International on March 30, 2001. It addresses: Four winds/am-safe safety belt assemblies. The recall affects approximately 3,150 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Four Winds International dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V097003 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.