NHTSA Campaign Id 79V252000; Date: Nov. 20, 1979
1978 GMC RTS
Component: Seat Belts:front
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 187
The involved vehicles were manufactured with a seat belt assembly of the incorrect length. As a result, they do not conform with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies". A longer belt assembly is required to fit some adult males in all seat adjustment positions.
The dealer will replace the existing seat belt assembly with a longer seat belt without charge to owner.
Vehicle description: buses. System: interior; seat belt assembly. Consequences of defect: should the driver be unable to use the seat belt, hewould not be protected in the event of an accident, and serious injury couldresult.
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