1983 PONTIAC FIREBIRD RECALL - #85V169000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : WEBBING
DISLOCATION OF A SPRING COVER WILL NOT ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELT TO RETRACT AFTER BEING EXTENDED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH INERTIAL FEATURE THAT LOCKS THE LAP BELT AND SHOULDER BELT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT ARE NOT AFFECTED, IF SLACK IS MORE THAN RECOMMENDED IN OWNERS MANUAL, INJURIES TO UPPER BODY AND HEAD WOULD BE INCREASED IN AN ACCIDENT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1983 PONTIAC FIREBIRD |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1982 - 3/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
1/10/1986 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/18/1986 |
| # Affected |
738,485 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
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| Description |
DISLOCATION OF A SPRING COVER WILL NOT ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELT TO RETRACT AFTER BEING EXTENDED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH INERTIAL FEATURE THAT LOCKS THE LAP BELT AND SHOULDER BELT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT ARE NOT AFFECTED, IF SLACK IS MORE THAN RECOMMENDED IN OWNERS MANUAL, INJURIES TO UPPER BODY AND HEAD WOULD BE INCREASED IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
INSTALL RETAINING SPRINGS ON SPRING COVER OF FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR AND, WHEN REQUIRED, RETRACTORS WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SHOULDER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1983 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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