1978 ZIMMER VAN RECALL - #78V191000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE
THE SEAT BELTS ARE ATTACHED TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS INSTEAD OF THE FLOOR. THE SEAT BELTS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE LOAD IN THE SEAT SLIDER ASSEMBLY. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS".
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 ZIMMER VAN |
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| Manufacturer |
ZIMMER HOMES CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
ZIMMER HOMES CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/3/1978 |
| # Affected |
2,673 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
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| Description |
THE SEAT BELTS ARE ATTACHED TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS INSTEAD OF THE FLOOR. THE SEAT BELTS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE LOAD IN THE SEAT SLIDER ASSEMBLY. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS". |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE AND PROPERLY ANCHOR SEAT BELTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, SEAT BELTS MAY NOTADEQUATELY RESTRAIN PASSENGERS, AND THE CHANCES OF PERSONAL INJURIES WOULD BEINCREASED. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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