BELL AUTOMOTIVE: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by BELL AUTOMOTIVE in 2003. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

January 30, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BELL/SAFETY HAMMERS

BELL AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY HAMMERS IDENTIFIED AS "LIFE-SAVING ESCAPE AND RESCUE TOOL." THESE HAMMERS WERE INTENDED TO BE USED AS AN INSTRUMENT TO SHATTER AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY GLASS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. HOWEVER, THE PLASTIC HANDLE WAS NOT DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE FORCE REQUIRED TO SHATTER AUTOMOTIVE GLASS.

NHTSA ID: 03E004000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 17,398

Consequence Summary:

AS A RESULT, THE PLASTIC RIBS, WHICH HOLD THE SAFETY HAMMER'S METAL HEADS, CAN BREAK UPON USE, RENDERING THE HAMMER NO LONGER ABLE TO PERFORM AS INTENDED.

Corrective Action:

BELL WILL REIMBURSE CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE PURCHASED THE SAFETY HAMMER. NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BELL AT 480-991-5055.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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