FORD ELITE 1993: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| Make : FORD | Model : ELITE | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1992-09-01 - 1993-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V207000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-01-23 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-10-26 | Date Added to Database: 1994-11-02 |
| Manufacturers Involved: TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2419 | ||
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Summary:
THE SAFETY BELT LENGTH DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS TO FIT A 95TH PERCENTILE DUMMY IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION IF THE SEAT IS IN FULL FORWARD POSITION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." |
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Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: LARGE PERSONS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT WOULD BE EXPOSED TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHORTER SAFETY BELT WITH A LONGER BELT THAT OFFERS THE PROTECTION SET FORTH IN THE STANDARD. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208 | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BELTS; LAP; FRONT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHEVROLET AND GMC CONVERSION VANS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT TIARA AT 1-219-266-4754. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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