NHTSA Recall 85V043000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V043000; Date: Apr. 12, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Renault 18I; 1984 Renault 18I; 1985 Renault 18I; 1983 Renault Sportwagon; 1984 Renault Sportwagon; 1985 Renault Sportwagon
Component: Seat Belts:rear
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 8,085
Recall Summary:
The 12 mm spacer used on the rear seat belt anchorage bolts may affect anchor bolt load capacity and fail to comply with fmvss 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. Consequence of defect: the rear outboard seat belt anchorages may not maintain load requirements for the specified time. This failure may cause the seat belt system not to restrain the occupant in position if an accident were to occur, causing serious injuries.
How to Fix:
Replace 12 mm anchor bolt spacer with a 5mm spacer.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger station wagon and sportwagon. System: rear seat belt anchor bolt/fmvss 210.
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