NHTSA Recall 01V237000
Filed by EUROPA INTERNATIONAL, INC.. Component: Air Bags. Reported 2001-07-20. An estimated 42 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT THE PROPER AIR BAG LABELING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER.
Risk
THIS LABEL INFORMS THE FRONT PASSENGER OF THAT SEATING POSITION'S AIR BAG AND THAT CERTAIN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NEED TO BE TAKEN BY THE SEAT'S OCCUPANT.
What the manufacturer will do
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A "SRS AIR BAG" WARNING LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EUROPA AT 1-888-538-7672.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).