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Transport Canada Vehicles

1987–1988 Mercedes-Benz L1319 Recall

Issued May 11, 1988
Issue
Hazard description
THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ON SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY AM-SAFE INC. MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE PAWL TO BASE CLEARANCE WHICH MAY NOT ALLOW PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE CONNECTOR. IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR A VEHICLE CRASH THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE RESTRAINT. CORRECTION: AN INSPECTION OF THE SEAT BELT BATCH CODE WILL BE NECESSARY TO DETERMINE IF THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY IS FROM A SUSPECT BATCH. THE RECEPTACLE PORTION OF THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED ON ALL SUSPECT SEAT BELTS.
Vehicle
MERCEDES-BENZ L1319