Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E054000 Reported November 3, 2003

Beams/fmvss 209/seat belt assembly/tongue release

Beams Industries, Inc. · N/A · 5,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03E054000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Beams Industries, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 3, 2003

Defect Summary

Beam's assembled seat belts containing a tongue known as beam's model no. 201, primarily for installation in a variety of vehicles. the tongues were assembled into beam's seat belt units with dates of manufacturer of between july and october 2003 originating from batch numbers 2691 and 2323. the months july, august, september, and october will appear on the sewn-in tag of the seat belt assembly. the substantial majority of the sewn-in tags will also contain the number "1201." these seat belt assemblies do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Safety Consequence

." in the event of a vehicle crash, the tongue may release and the seat occupant could sustain injuries.

Corrective Action

Owner notification began november 10, 2003. 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 beam's at 1-888-343-9266 or help@beamsind.com.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Beams Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03E054000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03E054000

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

What is recall 03E054000?

NHTSA recall 03E054000 was issued by Beams Industries, Inc. on November 3, 2003. It addresses: Beams/fmvss 209/seat belt assembly/tongue release. The recall affects approximately 5,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Beams Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E054000 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.