Coach and equipment/seat belt retractors
Defect Summary
On certain transit buses equipped with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. if this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. the seat belt supplier, am-safe, will provide a snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating.
Safety Consequence
If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided a snap-on "over-cover" to prevent the seat belt cover from separating. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amsafe at 574-266-8330 or coach and equipment at 1-315-535-7517.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Coach & Equip Sales Corp. or involving Seat Belts.
FAQ: Recall 02V160003
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 02V160003?
NHTSA recall 02V160003 was issued by Coach & Equip Sales Corp. on October 16, 2002. It addresses: Coach and equipment/seat belt retractors. The recall affects approximately 850 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Coach & Equip Sales Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V160003 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.