| Make : GMC | Model : RTS | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19770901 - 19780501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V252000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19791120 | Date Added to Database: 19791219 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 187 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY OF THE INCORRECT LENGTH. AS A RESULT, THEY DO NOT CONFORM WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES". A LONGER BELT ASSEMBLY IS REQUIRED TO FIT SOME ADULT MALES IN ALL SEAT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WITH A LONGER SEAT BELT WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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