NHTSA Recall # | 39500 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 79V247000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CADILLAC |
Brand | CADILLAC |
Model | FLEETWOOD |
Model Year | 1979 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
Date of notification | 12/11/79 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/09/78 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/10/79 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/11/79 |
Report created | 05/02/80 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1326404 |
Defect summary | The heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. This is due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage. |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | Dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner. |
Recall notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: interior; seat belt anchors. Consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, failure of a seat beltanchorage will increase the risk of injury to the wearer. |