FLEETWOOD SANTANA 1977: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V100000

Make Model Year
FLEETWOOD SANTANA 1977
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1977-07-19 1977-06-23 1979-10-12

Production Dates: 1977-02-01 - 1978-05-01

Manufacturers Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 112

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES". THE SEAT BELTS ON THE SIDE-FACING REAR SEATS ARE ADEQUATE FOR SOME ADULTS BUT TOO SHORT TO BUCKLE AROUND ALL PASSENGERS.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, WHERE NECESSARY, INSTALL LONGER SEAT BELTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LACK OF ADEQUATE SEAT BELT PROTECTION INCREASES THERISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.