NHTSA recall 97V-057 (97V057000)
seat belts recall reported April 8, 1997 - about 18,972 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 97V057000
- Also written as
- 97V-057
- Reported
- April 8, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- ~18,972
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE RIGHT-HAND REAR BUCKET SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.
Why it is dangerous
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR ON THE REAR SEAT CUSHION FRAME.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-057 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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