1986 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS RECALL - #86V093000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE
LEFT HANDED DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE MAY BE UPSIDE DOWN IN LOCK PILLAR SO THAT THE UNTHREADED SLOT OF THE PLATE ALIGNED WITH THE HOLE IN THE LOCK PILLAR. THIS RESULTED IN THE ANCHOR BOLT BEING DRIVEN INTO THE SLOT INSTEAD OF THE THREADED HOLE OF THE ANCHOR PLATE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN A VEHICLE CRASH, BELT ANCHOR BOLT MAY PULL LOOSE FROM ANCHOR PLATE, THUS FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES, AND INCREASES LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1986 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1985 - 1/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
7/22/1986 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/26/1986 |
| # Affected |
2,223 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
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| Description |
LEFT HANDED DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE MAY BE UPSIDE DOWN IN LOCK PILLAR SO THAT THE UNTHREADED SLOT OF THE PLATE ALIGNED WITH THE HOLE IN THE LOCK PILLAR. THIS RESULTED IN THE ANCHOR BOLT BEING DRIVEN INTO THE SLOT INSTEAD OF THE THREADED HOLE OF THE ANCHOR PLATE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN A VEHICLE CRASH, BELT ANCHOR BOLT MAY PULL LOOSE FROM ANCHOR PLATE, THUS FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES, AND INCREASES LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
INSTALL A BOLT ANCHOR PLATE REINFORCEMENT AND NEW BOLT, AS NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE/FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH REMOVABLE HATCHROOF OPTION. |
| See also |
1986 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
1986 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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