Dangerous third-party seatbelts recalled in Australia

More than 4000 cars could be fitted with structurally-compromised seatbelt buckles

in Australia, according to the ACCC.

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The Australian compassion and consumer commission has recalled 4743 local vehicles fitted with third-party Hemco seatbelt stalk buckles, citing a manufacturing fault which could cause structural separation in a crash.

There is no comprehensive VIN list of affected cars, and motorists who think they may be affected are advised to stop driving immediately and contact Hemco

Industries (on 1300 065 057) for further information.

The recall notice says: “The seat belt may separate from the anchor that holds the buckle to the seat … The seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an accident.”

Date of recall notice	13 December 2021
Make	Hemco Industries
Model	N/A
Year	N/A
Vehicles affected	4743
VIN list	N/A
Contact link	Click here to contact the manufacturer

It’s unclear if anyone has been injured locally as a result of the fault so far.

Drive has reached out to a spokesperson for Hemco, and this story will be updated when more information becomes available.

To have your vehicle checked contact

Hemco Industries directly by clicking here.

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