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NHTSA Campaign ID:
96V219000 Component: Interior Systems:Active Restraints:Belt Retractors Manufacturer: General Motors Corp |
| Year: 1997 |
Make: Pontiac |
Model: Firebird |
Recall Date: 11/07/1996 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 1573 Manufactured: 06/1996 - 09/1996 |
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Defect Summary:
These vehicles were manufactured with seat belt retractors out of design position which can cause the retractor to lock-up on slopes less severe than the FMVSS requirement. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle collision, unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury than those using seat belts.Corrective Summary: Dealers will inspect the seat belts for proper front seat belt retractor position. Retractors found to be improperly positioned will be reinstalled correctly. |
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