NHTSA recall 88V049000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 88V049000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1988-04-01 |
| Owners notified | 1988-04-22 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
| Units potentially affected | 1559 |
What is wrong
THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHED TO THE UPPER REAR CORNER OF THE DOOR MAY INTERFERE WITH THE GARNISH MOLDING.
What can happen
THIS INTERFERENCE COULD LIMIT THE ROTATION OF THE GUIDELOOP. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH IT COULD BEPOSSIBLE FOR THE SHOULDER BELT WELDING TO BE CUT BY THE GUIDE. LOSS OF THESHOULDER BELT FUNCTION DURING A VEHICLE CRASH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OFINJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
The remedy
A NEWLY DESIGNED GUIDE LOOP NUT AND SPACER WILL BE INSTALLED TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR INTERFERENCE CONDITIONS.
Notes
SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
| 1988 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | Built 1987-08-01 to 1987-11-01. |
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