NHTSA recall 93V-044 (93V044000)
seat belts recall reported March 16, 1993 - about 300 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 93V044000
- Also written as
- 93V-044
- Reported
- March 16, 1993
- Vehicles affected
- ~300
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
THE REAR OUTBOARD LOWER SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENT BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY TORQUED ON INSTALLATION.
Why it is dangerous
THE INADEQUATELY TORQUED ANCHOR BOLT COULD FAIL INA SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. FAILURE OF THE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY RESULTS ININCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
RETORQUE THE SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-044 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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