NHTSA Recall 69V001000
NHTSA Campaign Id 69V001000; Date: Aug. 7, 1969
Recalled Vehicles:
1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Component: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 4,420
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Possibility that seat belts will not latch properly if belt tongue is insertedupside down into belt buckle, even though it will give impression of beingproperly latched. Also a possibility that properly latched buckle could dis-engage if severe side impact is received in buckle area. (correct byinstalling new belt assemblies. ) possibility that seat back lock forks may havebeen improperly heat treated, making it possible for one or both of them tobreak during latching of seat back. This could permit forward movement of seatback if forward force is applied to seat back assembly. (correct by installingnew lock forks where necessary. )
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 27, 1968
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