Knaus Tabbert Boxlife and Boxstar recall: Seatbelt may not retract
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that the short seat bench seatbelt frame may have been fitted with an incorrect cover which can restrict the seatbelt to the extent that when drawn out it may remain in the extended position and may fail to retract automatically.
- What to do
- Contact a Knaus Tabbert dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles to replace the seatbelt frame cover with new cover.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
It has been identified that the short seat bench seatbelt frame may have been fitted with an incorrect cover which can restrict the seatbelt to the extent that when drawn out it may remain in the extended position and may fail to retract automatically.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles to replace the seatbelt frame cover with new cover.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxlife | 1 Mar 2015 | 31 Jan 2016 | 9 |
| Boxstar | 1 Mar 2015 | 31 Jan 2016 | 9 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 11 November 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.