NHTSA Recall # | 24286 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 90V112000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | BUICK |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | ELECTRA |
Model Year | 1990 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
Date of notification | 03/07/90 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/89 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/11/89 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/06/90 |
Report created | 18/06/90 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 208 |
Estimated number of affected units | 51834 |
Defect summary | Owners manuals did not fully explain how front shoulder belt comfort feature works. |
Consequence summary | Cars would not comply with fmvss 208, and incorrect use of safety restraints could lead to personal injury to occupants if an accidentshould occur. |
Corrective action | Insert sticker that provides missing information in owners manuals. |
Recall notes | System: safety belts; fmvss 208. Vehicle description: passenger cars. |