Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V064000 Reported March 1, 2002

Utilimaster/seat belt buckles

Q: What is recall 02V064000?

NHTSA recall 02V064000 was issued by Utilimaster Corporation on March 1, 2002. It addresses: Utilimaster/seat belt buckles. The recall affects approximately 11,418 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.

Utilimaster Corporation · Seat Belts · 11,418 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V064000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Utilimaster Corporation

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

11,418

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 1, 2002

Defect Summary

On certain walk-in vans equipped with seat belt buckles manufactured by indiana mills & manufacturing inc., after repeated flexing, the cable can fatigue and fray at the point where it is crimped to the buckle.

Safety Consequence

The buckle could detach from the cable, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant in a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle. owner notification began april 8, 2002. 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 utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Utilimaster Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 02V064000 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 02V064000

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

What is recall 02V064000?

NHTSA recall 02V064000 was issued by Utilimaster Corporation on March 1, 2002. It addresses: Utilimaster/seat belt buckles. The recall affects approximately 11,418 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Utilimaster Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V064000 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.