NHTSA recall 99V-155 (99V155000)

seat belts recall reported June 28, 1999 - about 1,273 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V155000
Also written as: 99V-155
Manufacturer number: SE
Reported: June 28, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~1,273
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PORT INSTALLATION OF REAR STEREO SPEAKERS, THE FRONT SEAT BELT LOWER ANCHOR BOLTS WERE REMOVED TO FACILITATE THE REAR SPEAKER INSTALLATION AND MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE SPEAKERS.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE BOTH OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT LOWER ANCHOR BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-155 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Suzuki Vitara - 1999

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