Safety Recall NHTSA · 88E012000 Reported April 20, 1988

Interior systems:active restraints:belt buckles

Q: What is recall 88E012000?

NHTSA recall 88E012000 was issued by Am Safe, Inc. on April 20, 1988. It addresses: Interior systems:active restraints:belt buckles. The recall affects approximately 61,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Am Safe, Inc. · Seat Belts · 61,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

88E012000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Am Safe, Inc.

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

61,000

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

April 20, 1988

Defect Summary

The buckle assembly could have a large pawl to base clearance which may not allow the proper engagement of the connector.

Safety Consequence

The pawl to base clearance precludes the inability toengage the seat belt connector.

Corrective Action

Inspect and replace all buckle assemblies found with improper clearance.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Am Safe, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 88E012000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 88E012000

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

What is recall 88E012000?

NHTSA recall 88E012000 was issued by Am Safe, Inc. on April 20, 1988. It addresses: Interior systems:active restraints:belt buckles. The recall affects approximately 61,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Am Safe, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88E012000 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.