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1985 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 1985 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
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
 
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
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 1985 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall for WHEELS, HUB

1985 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

1985 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL
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