NHTSA Recall 79V222000

NHTSA Campaign Id 79V222000; Date: Sep. 27, 1979

Recalled Vehicles:

1979 Porsche 911;  1980 Porsche 924

Component: Seat Belts:front:retractor

Manufactured by: Porsche Cars N. A. Inc.

Affected Units:: 517

Recall Summary:

The bridge in the seat belt buckle locking mechanism of the front seat belt assembly may have been improperly bent. The buckle may not hold properly and will release, if extreme forces are applied.

How to Fix:

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat belts on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner.

Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Passenger vehicles with turbo equipped engines. Consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, those wearing defectiveseat belts will not be adequately restrained and are subject to increased riskof personal injury.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 21, 1980

Also see:

All recalls of Porsche vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.