OPEL GT 1990: SEATS
Make : OPEL | Model : GT | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : 1989-09-01 - 1990-01-01 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V039000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1991-04-22 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-03-06 | Date Added to Database: 1991-03-13 |
Manufacturers Involved: STARCRAFT COMPANY | ||
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Component: SEATS | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1801 | ||
Summary:
SEAT PEDESTALS ON MIDSHIP SEATS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED; THIS FAILURE OF THE SEAT BASE ADDS TO THE LOAD ON THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE, WHICH IN TURN CAUSES A FAILURE TO MEET THE FMVSS 210 STANDARDS. |
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Consequence:
SEAT FAILURES CAUSE THE SAFETY BELTS TO NOT PROPERLYRESTRAIN OCCUPANTS IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
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Remedy:
CHANGE THE WELD PATTERN ON THE SEAT PEDESTALS. |
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Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210 | |
Notes:
SYSTEM: SEAT PEDESTAL AND SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE; FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STARCRAFT VAN CONVERSIONS OF CHEVROLET TRUCK AND GMC G,DODGE TRUCK B, AND FORD TRUCK E VANS. |