NHTSA recall 91V-046 (91V046000)
seat belts recall reported March 15, 1991 - about 400 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 91V046000
- Also written as
- 91V-046
- Reported
- March 15, 1991
- Vehicles affected
- ~400
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
A RIGHT HAND SEAT/SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE SECOND ROW LEFT HAND SEAT POSITION (DIRECTLY BEHIND DRIVER).
Why it is dangerous
THE INCORRECT RETRACTOR MAY CAUSE THE BELTS TO LOCK UPIF THE VAN IS PARKED ON A STEEP GRADE. AS A RESULT OF THIS, THE OCCUPANT COULDNOT EXTEND THE BELT FOR USE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
REPLACE SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLY.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-046 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.