Safety Recall NHTSA · 97E018000 Reported June 13, 1997

Amsafe/seat belt retractor

Q: What is recall 97E018000?

NHTSA recall 97E018000 was issued by Am Safe, Inc. on June 13, 1997. It addresses: Amsafe/seat belt retractor. The recall affects approximately 2,256 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 · 2,256 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97E018000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Am Safe, Inc.

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

2,256

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

June 13, 1997

Defect Summary

The front seat belt retractor located next to the driver and passenger seats will not allow the belt to be extended so that it can be used.

Safety Consequence

In the event of an accident, the driver or occupant would not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install new seat belt assemblies in these vehicles.

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 97E018000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 97E018000

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

What is recall 97E018000?

NHTSA recall 97E018000 was issued by Am Safe, Inc. on June 13, 1997. It addresses: Amsafe/seat belt retractor. The recall affects approximately 2,256 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 97E018000 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.