NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 PL Custom Rescue Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2003 PL Custom Rescue has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized PL Custom dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 PL Custom Rescue. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #04V246000

Reported May 20, 2004 · PL CUSTOM EMERGENCY VEHICLES

Potentially affected: 86 vehicles

Defect description

SOME FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS BUILT BY AMSAFE FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Safety consequence

THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

AMSAFE WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BUCKLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 1-574-266-8330 OR PL CUSTOM AT 1-732-223-1411.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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