NHTSA Recall 74V016000
NHTSA Campaign Id 74V016000; Date: Jan. 25, 1974
Recalled Vehicles:
1974 Buick Century; 1974 Buick Regal; 1974 Chevrolet Laguna; 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1974 Pontiac Lemans
Component: Seat Belts:front:retractor
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 26,421
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
General motors campaign no 74-c-10. Oldsmobile campaign no 74-c-4. Buickcampaign no 74-c-3. Pontiac campaign no 74-c-4. Possibility that the frontseat lap-belt retractor may intermittently fail to lock the seat lap-beltwebbing due to weak locking bar spring. As a result, the retractor may fail tohold the belt in position during extremely hard braking action or underaccident conditions. This may cause the occupant to slide forward on the seatand increase the possibility of injury. (correct by inspecting and installingnew assist spring where necessary. )
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 28, 1974
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