BEAMS INDUSTRIES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by BEAMS INDUSTRIES, INC. in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 3, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BEAMS/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY/TONGUE RELEASE

BEAM'S ASSEMBLED SEAT BELTS CONTAINING A TONGUE KNOWN AS BEAM'S MODEL NO. 201, PRIMARILY FOR INSTALLATION IN A VARIETY OF VEHICLES. THE TONGUES WERE ASSEMBLED INTO BEAM'S SEAT BELT UNITS WITH DATES OF MANUFACTURER OF BETWEEN JULY AND OCTOBER 2003 ORIGINATING FROM BATCH NUMBERS 2691 AND 2323. THE MONTHS JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, AND OCTOBER WILL APPEAR ON THE SEWN-IN TAG OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. THE SUBSTANTIAL MAJORITY OF THE SEWN-IN TAGS WILL ALSO CONTAIN THE NUMBER "1201." THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

NHTSA ID: 03E054000

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# of Units Affected: 5,000

Consequence Summary:

." IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE TONGUE MAY RELEASE AND THE SEAT OCCUPANT COULD SUSTAIN INJURIES.

Corrective Action:

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 10, 2003. 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 BEAM'S AT 1-888-343-9266 OR HELP@BEAMSIND.COM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 29, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BEAMS/FMVSS 209/BUCKLE RELEASE UNDER LOAD

CERTAIN SEAT BELTS, BUCKLE NO. 1524 (NUMBER STAMPED ON BACKSIDE), USED ON SOME SCHOOL BUSES, PASSENGER AND POSTAL VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE METAL FRAME OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY FRACTURE DUE TO POSSIBLE EMBRITTLEMENT OF THE STEEL.

NHTSA ID: 03E046000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 20,000

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE BUCKLE CAN RELEASE,INCREASING THE SEAT OCCUPANT'S RISK OF SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

BEAMS INDUSTRY WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEAT BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2003. 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 PATRICK BROWN AT 1-888-343-9266 OR E-MAIL TO HELP@BEAMSIND.COM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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