NHTSA Campaign Id 82V089000; Date: Sep. 21, 1982
Consequence of defect: in the event of an accident, personal injury or death may result from a failure of belt to adequately restrain occupants.
1982 Chevrolet Camaro; 1982 Pontiac Firebird
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 172,863
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages". The non-compliance exists because the rear seat belt anchorages may pull through the underbody of the vehicle if enough force is applied.
Upon inspection, dealer will install a rear seat belt anchorage reinforcement kit to ensure proper anchoring of seat belts without charge to owner.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: interior; seat belt assembly.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 22, 1982
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