Interior systems:active restraints:belt buckles
Defect Summary
The press button in the buckle assembly is longer due to worn tooling that stamps or punches the metal parts. the longer button causes the latch which holds the tongue to depress and not make full contact with the tongue.
Safety Consequence
As a result of the above the surface of the latch isshortened and, therefore does not have maximum surface area with the tongue.this combination of buckle and latch may cause the buckle to release with lesspull than required by fmvss 209 and result in damage or personal injury.
Corrective Action
Inspect and repair seat belt by installing the proper seat belt buckle.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Worldwide Trading Co, Inc or involving Seat Belts.
FAQ: Recall 87E012000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 87E012000?
NHTSA recall 87E012000 was issued by Worldwide Trading Co, Inc on April 16, 1987. It addresses: Interior systems:active restraints:belt buckles. The recall affects approximately 30,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Worldwide Trading Co, Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87E012000 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.