NHTSA Recall 81V060000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V060000; Date: May. 19, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Chevrolet Camaro; 1980 Chevrolet Chevette; 1981 Chevrolet Chevette; 1980 Chevrolet Monza; 1981 Pontiac Firebird; 1980 Pontiac Sunbird
Component: Seat Belts:front:retractor
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 55,238
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles, the seat belt retractors in the rear seating positions contain first lock positions which will not lock when used by smaller passengers. This fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection".
How to Fix:
All owners will be sent a pre-paid postage card that is to be filled out and sent back. The card will indicate whether the seat belts are functioning properly. If dealer inspects seat belts, the seat belt retractors will be replaced, if necessary, without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: interior; seat belt retractors. Consequences of defect: in the event of a collision, if passengers are notsecurely restrained, the possibility of personal injury and death would beincreased.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 28, 1981
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