National van/seat belt retractors
Defect Summary
One s34 converted wheelchair van 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, amsafe, 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 van has been corrected.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from National Van Sales, Inc. or involving Seat Belts.
FAQ: Recall 02V160007
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 02V160007?
NHTSA recall 02V160007 was issued by National Van Sales, Inc. on October 21, 2002. It addresses: National van/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 National Van Sales, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V160007 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.