NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Harney Riata Recalls & Complaints
The 2001 Harney Riata has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Harney dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Harney Riata. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2001 Harney Riata owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Harney Riata, describing incidents dated March 19, 2004 to September 20, 2004.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10099820 · Filed
RECALL 01V130001/MERITOR WABCO ABS/FMVSS 105: UNABLE TO GET DEALER TO HONOR RECALL. DEALER GAVE SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE CONSUMER AND BROKE EACH APPOINTMENT DATE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE SCHEDULING PROBLEM.*AK
ODI #10091606 · Filed
WHILE ON A TRIP FRONT BRAKES LOCKED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED. THE SECOND TIME REAR BRAKES CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND REPAIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER.*AK BRAKE FAILURE *TC
SAFARI/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES
NHTSA #01V097001 · Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported April 17, 2001 · SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.
Potentially affected: 828 vehicles
Owners notified October 24, 2000 · Vehicles built January 28, 2000 – August 15, 2000 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE VAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE BETWEEN JANUARY 28 AND AUGUST 15, 2000. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Safety consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2000. 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 AM-SAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AT 219-266-8330 OR SMC AT 1-800-344-6332.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
SAFARI MOTOR COACH/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES
NHTSA #01V128003 · Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported March 30, 2001 · SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.
Potentially affected: 828 vehicles
Owners notified October 18, 2000 · Vehicles built January 28, 2000 – August 15, 2000 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Safety consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 20000. 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 SMC CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-344-6332 OR AM-SAFE AT 1-219-266-8330.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Harney Riata model years
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