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NHTSARecalled May 19, 1981 · #81V060000

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT RETRACTORS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS IN THE REAR SEATING POSITIONS CONTAIN FIRST LOCK POSITIONS WHICH WILL NOT LOCK WHEN USED BY SMALLER PASSENGERS. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION".

Product details

Product
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT RETRACTORS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

ALL OWNERS WILL BE SENT A PRE-PAID POSTAGE CARD THAT IS TO BE FILLED OUT AND SENT BACK. THE CARD WILL INDICATE WHETHER THE SEAT BELTS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. IF DEALER INSPECTS SEAT BELTS, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

View the official CPSC notice