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1996 Oldsmobile CIERA Seat Belts Front Anchorage Recall


NHTSA Recall #	17253
NHTSA Compaign #	95V173000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Supplier	OLDSMOBILE
Brand	OLDSMOBILE
Model	CIERA
Model Year	1996
Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Date of notification	19/10/95
Begin date of manufacuring	01/08/88
End date of manufacturing	30/08/95
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	15/09/95
Report created	12/09/95
Regulation part number	571
FMV safety standard number	210
Estimated number of affected units	2216325
Defect summary	These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence summary	Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. The safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash.
Corrective action	Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. Additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.
Recall notes	System: interior; active restraints; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no. 210. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300; chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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1996 Oldsmobile CIERA Seat Belts Front Anchorage Recall

1996 Oldsmobile CIERA Seat Belts Front Anchorage Recall

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