BMW 740 1991: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| Make : BMW | Model : 740 | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1985-01-01 - 1991-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V075000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-05-13 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-05-06 | Date Added to Database: 1991-05-15 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 485 | ||
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Summary:
SAFETY BELTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ROUTED UNDER A DIAGONAL CROSS BRACE DURING FASTENING. THE INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS FOR THE BELT ROUTING ARE INADEQUATE, AND CAN RESULT IN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE BELT BUCKLE. |
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Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SAFETY BELT MISUSE COULD CAUSE THE SEAT OCCUPANT TO FACE GREATER RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF AN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE SAFETY BELT OCCURRED. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS FOR AUXILIARY SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS. |
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