AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE 1981: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V016000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MOTORS | EAGLE | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-07-22 | 1981-01-04 | 1981-03-06 |
Production Dates: 1980-11-01 - 1980-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 742
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INCORRECT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE SHOULDER BELT LOCKING MECHANISM MAY NOT FUNCTION UNDER RAPID DECELERATION. UNDER HARD BRAKING APPLICATIONS OR IN A COLLISION, THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER. THERE IS INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO PASSENGERS WHO MAY CONTACT OTHER OBJECTS UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.
SEAT BELTS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND, IF NECESSARY, SEAT BELTS WILL BE EITHER REPLACED OR RELOCATED IN CORRECT POSITION. WORK WILL BE COMPLETED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.
