NHTSA Campaign Id 91V030000; Date: Feb. 19, 1991
Seat belt shoulder harness would not provide adequateprotection to occupant in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:1990 Am General M998; 1991 Am General M998
Component: Seat Belts:front:retractor
Manufactured by: Am General Corporation
Affected Units:: 10,285
Recall Summary:Automatic shoulder belt retraction mechanism does not fully retract the belt after it is extended, either by movement of the upper torso or after removal by occupant.
How to Fix:Replace the washer between the shoulder bolt and upper mounting bracket with smaller washer; this will allow retractor to operate.
Recall Notes:System: seat belts shoulder harness. Description of vehicle: military vehicle; "hummer".
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 28, 1991
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