Recall 11V535 affects 8 2012 Tomberlin Avl low speed vehicles for seat belt labels missing manufacture dates. Repair is free at any franchised Tomberlin dealer.
Tomberlin is recalling 8 2012 Avl low speed vehicles under recall 11V535 because the seat belt identification tag omits the date of manufacture. Without that tag detail, an owner lacks the date needed to identify the affected seat belt during a safety issue; the dealer repair will be free once Tomberlin makes the remedy available.
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What's wrong?
The seat belt in a 2012 Tomberlin Avl low speed vehicle is the restraint that holds the driver or passenger against the seat during a sudden stop or crash. Its identification tag is part of the safety record for that belt. The tag tells inspectors, service staff, and the manufacturer how the belt was identified for compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 500.
On affected Avl vehicles, the seat belt identification tag was missing the date of manufacture. That missing date does not describe a broken latch or torn webbing in the recall summary. It means the belt labeling did not meet the federal rule for low speed vehicles, so the belt assembly lacked required traceability information.
An owner will not feel this defect while driving. There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is found by checking the seat belt tag, not by a dashboard light, noise, or change in how the belt buckles.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Tomberlin Avl | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 8 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
Without a date of manufacture on the affected seat belts, an owner can have trouble identifying the belt during a safety issue. If your VIN is included, ask the dealer to inspect the seat belt labels and replace the belts covered by recall 11V535. Repair will be free at any franchised Tomberlin dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Tomberlin Avl is included in this recall.
- Call Tomberlin at 1-706-860-8880 to confirm the free seat-belt replacement path for recall number 11V535.
- Keep the recall notice with the vehicle if Tomberlin mailed one.
- Ask Tomberlin about the seat-belt label issue and the replacement belts that add the required manufacture-date identification.
What happens at the repair
The source remedy says Tomberlin notified owners after the safety recall began on January 10, 2012, and replaced the affected seat belts free of charge. At the dealer, a Tomberlin technician replaces the seat belts covered by recall 11V535 so the vehicle has seat belt identification tags that include the required manufacturing date. If your VIN is included and the work is still open, ask the Tomberlin service desk to confirm the seat belt replacement before the vehicle returns to regular use. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| November 8, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 10, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V535?
Recall 11V535 covers 8 2012 Tomberlin Avl low speed vehicles with seat belt identification tags missing the date of manufacture. Tomberlin will replace the affected seat belts free of charge.
What should I do if my 2012 Tomberlin Avl is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 11V535. If it is, contact Tomberlin or a franchised Tomberlin service location to arrange the free seat belt replacement. Reference recall 11V535 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Tomberlin's remedy says the affected seat belts will be replaced free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is seat belt identification during a later safety issue. Without the date of manufacture on the identification tag, an owner can have trouble identifying an affected seat belt. The repair path is clear: Tomberlin replaces the seat belts for free.
When did the Tomberlin seat belt recall repair begin?
The Tomberlin seat belt recall repair began on January 10, 2012. Because that date has passed, owners with an included VIN should contact Tomberlin at 1-706-860-8880 or a franchised Tomberlin service location about the free replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V535000 |
|---|---|
| Tomberlin customer service | 1-706-860-8880 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V535 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V535000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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