Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1987 MERCEDES-BENZ L1319Transport Canada Recall #1988064
The official notice
Defect
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.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
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.
162 vehicles affectedMfr ref: MC-0008Updated June 10, 2026