NHTSA recall 07E017000 · Equipment
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The defect
Certain schroth profi series 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.
The risk
Personal injuries could occur if the occupant cannot be quickly extracted from a crashed or burning vehicle.
The remedy
As stated by the manufacturer, all 26 units have been repaired. therefore it will not be necessary for the manufacturer to submit an owner notification letter.