Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V160005 Reported October 22, 2002

Dodgen/seat belt retractors

Q: What is recall 02V160005?

NHTSA recall 02V160005 was issued by Dodgen Industries, Inc. on October 22, 2002. It addresses: Dodgen/seat belt retractors. The recall affects approximately 1 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.

Dodgen Industries, Inc. · Seat Belts · 1 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V160005

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Dodgen Industries, Inc.

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 22, 2002

Defect Summary

One 22' escort motor home 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

This motor home has been corrected.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Dodgen Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 02V160005 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 02V160005

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

What is recall 02V160005?

NHTSA recall 02V160005 was issued by Dodgen Industries, Inc. on October 22, 2002. It addresses: Dodgen/seat belt retractors. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dodgen Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V160005 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.