Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V128003 Reported March 30, 2001

Safari motor coach/am-safe safety belt assemblies

Q: What is recall 01V128003?

NHTSA recall 01V128003 was issued by Safari Motor Coaches, Inc. on March 30, 2001. It addresses: Safari motor coach/am-safe safety belt assemblies. The recall affects approximately 828 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.

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

NHTSA ID

01V128003

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Safari Motor Coaches, Inc.

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

828

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 30, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built 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

Dealers will repair the seat belts. owner notification began october 18, 20000. 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 smc customer service at 1-800-344-6332 or am-safe at 1-219-266-8330.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Safari Motor Coaches, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01V128003 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V128003

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

What is recall 01V128003?

NHTSA recall 01V128003 was issued by Safari Motor Coaches, Inc. on March 30, 2001. It addresses: Safari motor coach/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 01V128003 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.