NHTSA recall 93V-161 (93V161000)

seat belts recall reported September 27, 1993 - about 12,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V161000
Also written as: 93V-161
Reported: September 27, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~12,000
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

THE TWO REAR INBOARD SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE THREAD ENGAGEMENT INTO THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR NUTS.

Why it is dangerous

THE SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY NOT SUPPORT THELOAD OF REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT; THEASSEMBLY FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE STATIC LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210, "SEATBELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE INABILITY TO SUPPORT THE LOAD OF REAR SEATPASSENGERS INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANTS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE TWO INBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHOR BOLTS WITH LONGER BOLTS ON ALL VEHICLES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-161 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jeep Cherokee - 1994

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