Product description
APV Safety Products Aftermarket Seatbelt Kits
Affected bolt is silver with three raised lines (see images).
Affected dates of manufacture are 1 June 2018 to 21 December 2018. See seatbelt label for date of manufacture.
Affected bolt is silver with three raised lines (see images).
Affected dates of manufacture are 1 June 2018 to 21 December 2018. See seatbelt label for date of manufacture.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
Internal defects have been identified in the seatbelt anchorage bolts (specification 7/16UNF x38mm Grade 5 anchorage bolt) that may cause the bolt to crack in certain conditions.
The Seatbelt Anchorage Bolts are included in certain APV Safety Products Aftermarket Seatbelt Kits sold from 17 July 2018 to 19 January 2019.
The Seatbelt Anchorage Bolts are included in certain APV Safety Products Aftermarket Seatbelt Kits sold from 17 July 2018 to 19 January 2019.
The hazards to consumers
If the seatbelt anchorage bolt fractures, the seat belt's performance could be compromised in a vehicle crash. In the event of a collision, there could be an increased risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle as a result.
What consumers should do
Consumers who have had a replacement seatbelt fitted or used a fitting kit since July 2018 should contact APV Safety Products by phone 1800 804 588 or email recall@apvcorporation.com to arrange replacement of the bolts, free of charge.
Consumers can visit www.apvsafetyproducts.com for further information.
Consumers can visit www.apvsafetyproducts.com for further information.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Dates available for sale
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Where the product was sold
Nationally
International
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2019/17290 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
