NHTSA recall 07E056000 · Equipment
Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Reported Aug 2, 20073,466 vehicles affectedBEAMS INDUSTRIES, INC.
The defect
Certain beams safety seat belts manufactured between april 2005 and june 2007 sold as aftermarket for use in certain vehicles. the webbing surface does not allow proper grab with the adjuster component. the webbing does not lock at the prescribed angle of 30 degrees which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injuries.
The remedy
Beams will notify owners and replace the seat belt free of charge. the recall began on september 26, 2007. owners can contact beams at 1-888-343-9266.