NHTSA Recall 91V077000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V077000; Date: May. 14, 1991
The automatic shoulder restraint system would not allowseat occupant to exit the vehicle without disconnecting the safety belt.
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Sterling 825; 1988 Sterling 825
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Sterling Motor Cars.
Affected Units:: 4,028
Recall Summary:
Automatic shoulder belt assembly may malfunction during abrupt braking or cornering. The assembly may tighten against the occupant restricting movement. Also, the retractor driver unit may stall in any position, leaving the belt loose. In either case, the belt would not retract when the door is opened.
How to Fix:
Replace the automatic safety belt assemblies.
Recall Notes:
System: automatic front safety belt assemblies equipped with a retractor havingweb and vehicle sensitive lock-up mechanisms. Vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic shoulder belt systems.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 17, 1991
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