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NHTSARecalled Oct 12, 1993 · #93V168000

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AN

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

WITH THE DRIVER SEAT IN THE FORWARD MOST POSITION, THE SAFETY BELT IS EXCESSIVELY TIGHT FOR PERSONS WHOSE DIMENSIONS ARE THOSE OF A 95TH PERCENTILE MALE, RESULTING IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE DRIVER WOULD BE DISCOURAGED FROM USE OF THE SAFETYBELT ASSEMBLY DUE TO THE UNCOMFORTABLE FIT, EXPOSING THE DRIVER TO A GREATERRISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AN
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
EXPLORER MOTOR HOME CORP.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE FACTORY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED USING A SUBSTITUTE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WHICH HAS THE CAPABILITY OF BEING EXTENDED TO ACHIEVE THE PROPER FIT FOR 95TH PERCENTILE MALES.

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