IC FE 1990: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| Make : IC | Model : FE | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 1990-12-21 - 1993-02-09 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V158000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-11-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-09-18 | Date Added to Database: 1997-09-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 9555 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEEL BRAIDED TETHER OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IS DEFORMED AND CAN POSSIBLY BE CRACKED. THIS HAPPENS AS THE SEATS ARE BEING MOVED ON THE SLIDING RAIL, AT THE SAME TIME THEY ARE OFTEN CAUGHT AND PINCHED UNDER THE SEAT FRAMES. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH THE CABLE TETHER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN BY NOVEMBER 1, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED |
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