NHTSA recall 89V188000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 89V188000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1989-11-07 |
| Owners notified | 1989-11-17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Units potentially affected | 6 |
What is wrong
VEHICLES MAY HAVE DISCREPANT WELDS IN THE LEFT REAR ROCKER PANEL WHICH CAN CAUSE DEFORMATION OF THE PANEL.
What can happen
INCREASED DEFORMATION OF THE LEFT REAR ROCKER PANELCAN CAUSE THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE NOT TO ACHIEVE THE LOAD REQUIREDBY FMVSS NO. 210.
The remedy
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT.
Notes
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME / FMVSS 301VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
| 1989 BUICK LESABRE | Built 1989-04-01 to 1989-04-01. |
|---|---|
| 1989 OLDSMOBILE 88 | Built 1989-04-01 to 1989-04-01. |
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