NHTSA recall 92V-133 (92V133002)

seat belts recall reported September 21, 1992 - about 3,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V133002
Also written as: 92V-133
Reported: September 21, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~3,500
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS SECURING THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM TRACKS TO THE B-PILLARS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTSYSTEM TRACK JOINTS HAVING LESS THAN DESIGN STRENGTH, AND INCREASE THE RISK OFINJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR SUDDEN STOP.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM TRACK MOUNTING BOLTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-133 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mercury Villager - 1993

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