2003–2004 PL Custom Crusader, 2003 PL Custom Medallion, 2003 PL Custom Rescue and 2 other models Recall: SOME FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS BUILT BY AMSAFE FAIL TO CONFORM…
NHTSA campaign 04V246000 · Seat Belts · filed May 20, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
Other campaigns involving PL Custom vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V246000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.