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NHTSARecalled Oct 1, 1979 · #79V223000

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES". THE KNURL BAR IN THE BUCKLE DOES NOT ADEQUATELY HOLD THE WEBBING IN PLACE UNDER LOAD.

Product details

Product
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
VAN-CON, INCORPORATED
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

SEAT BELTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, A V-SHAPED METAL INSERT OF 16 GAUGE STEEL WILL BE FITTED OVER THE BUCKLE WEBBING GUIDE AND WELDED TO THE INSIDE BUCKLE FRAME.

View the official CPSC notice