Safety Recall NHTSA · 07E016000 Reported March 2, 2007

Schroth series racing harness

Sparco Motor Sports, Inc. · Seat Belts · 46 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
07E016000
Manufacturer Campaign
R1
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
46
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 2, 2007

Defect Summary

Certain schroth profi series racing harnesses and sparco branded racing harnesses manufactured between november 27, 2006, and february 14, 2007. these harnesses are fitted with buckles marked with the following manufacturing codes: (week/year), sl 12.xx 48/06, 49/06, 50/06, 51/06, 52/06 and sl 19.xx 01/07, 02/07, 03/07, 04/07, 05/07, 06/07 and 07/07, sold as aftermarket equipment. the buckle may not release under load and would have to be cut to free the occupant creating a delay in getting the occupant out of the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

Personal injuries could occur if the occupant is not quickly extracted from a crashed or burning vehicle.

Corrective Action

Sparco will notify owners and send replacement buckles along with instructions on how to change the buckle. the recall recall began on march 6, 2007. owners can call sparco motor sports at 800-224-race.

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 Sparco Motor Sports, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 07E016000 or campaign R1.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 07E016000

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

What is recall 07E016000?

NHTSA recall 07E016000 was issued by Sparco Motor Sports, Inc. on March 2, 2007. It addresses: Schroth series racing harness. The recall affects approximately 46 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Sparco Motor Sports, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07E016000 or the manufacturer campaign number R1. 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.