EXPLORER ASTRO 1993: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V168000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EXPLORER | ASTRO | 1993 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1993-09-15 | 1993-10-12 | 1993-10-25 |
Production Dates: 1992-09-01 - 1993-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: EXPLORER MOTOR HOME CORP.
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1089
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
WITH THE DRIVER SEAT IN THE FORWARD MOST POSITION, THE SAFETY BELT IS EXCESSIVELY TIGHT FOR PERSONS WHOSE DIMENSIONS ARE THOSE OF A 95TH PERCENTILE MALE, RESULTING IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
THE DRIVER WOULD BE DISCOURAGED FROM USE OF THE SAFETYBELT ASSEMBLY DUE TO THE UNCOMFORTABLE FIT, EXPOSING THE DRIVER TO A GREATERRISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
THE FACTORY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED USING A SUBSTITUTE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WHICH HAS THE CAPABILITY OF BEING EXTENDED TO ACHIEVE THE PROPER FIT FOR 95TH PERCENTILE MALES.
SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHEVROLET AND GMC 3/4 TON CONVERSION VANS.
