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1984 Chevrolet Camaro Recall NHTSA 85V169000

Release Date:
Applicable Country:
USA
NHTSA Campaign Number:
85V169000
Manufacturer:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component(s):
  • SEAT BELTS
    • FRONT
      • WEBBING

Summary

DISLOCATION OF A SPRING COVER WILL NOT ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELT TO RETRACT AFTER BEING EXTENDED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH INERTIAL FEATURE THAT LOCKS THE LAP BELT AND SHOULDER BELT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT ARE NOT AFFECTED, IF SLACK IS MORE THAN RECOMMENDED IN OWNERS MANUAL, INJURIES TO UPPER BODY AND HEAD WOULD BE INCREASED IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSTALL RETAINING SPRINGS ON SPRING COVER OF FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR AND, WHEN REQUIRED, RETRACTORS WILL BE REPLACED.

Notes

SYSTEM: SHOULDER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall

Other Recalls For The 1984 Chevrolet Camaro

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