BUICK PARK AVENUE 1997: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| Make : BUICK | Model : PARK AVENUE | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1996-04-01 - 1997-01-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V036000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-03-26 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-03-11 | Date Added to Database: 1997-03-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 20959 | ||
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Summary:
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM WOULD NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210 | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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