Safety Recall NHTSA · 15E016000 Reported March 4, 2015

Seat belt buckle may be difficult to unlatch

Taizhou Tianda Rope & Belt Co. Ltd · N/A · 480 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15E016000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Taizhou Tianda Rope & Belt Co. Ltd
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
480
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 4, 2015
Completion Rate
0.00

Defect Summary

Taizhou tianda rope & belt co. Ltd (taizhou tianda) is recalling certain seat belts, model tn (part number 67sa1-04501-a1), manufactured june 1, 2013, to october 20, 2013. improper manufacturing of the seat belt buckle may prevent the seat belts from being easily unlatched.

Safety Consequence

If the seat belt cannot be easily unlatched, egress from the vehicle could be hindered, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Corrective Action

Taizhou tianda will notify the affected vehicle manufacturer who will contact the owners and replace the defective buckles, free of charge. The recall began april 3, 2015. owners may contact taizhou tianda customer service at 1-866-617-2127.

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 Taizhou Tianda Rope & Belt Co. Ltd dealer and reference recall ID 15E016000 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 15E016000

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

What is recall 15E016000?

NHTSA recall 15E016000 was issued by Taizhou Tianda Rope & Belt Co. Ltd on March 4, 2015. It addresses: Seat belt buckle may be difficult to unlatch. The recall affects approximately 480 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Taizhou Tianda Rope & Belt Co. Ltd dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15E016000 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.