PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1982: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V089000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-09-22 | 1982-09-21 | 1982-09-24 |
Production Dates: 1981-10-01 - 1982-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 172863
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE NON-COMPLIANCE EXISTS BECAUSE THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY PULL THROUGH THE UNDERBODY OF THE VEHICLE IF ENOUGH FORCE IS APPLIED.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM A FAILURE OF BELT TO ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS.
UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL INSTALL A REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE REINFORCEMENT KIT TO ENSURE PROPER ANCHORING OF SEAT BELTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.
