NHTSA Recall 79V222000
Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 1979-09-27. An estimated 517 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE BRIDGE IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY BENT. THE BUCKLE MAY NOT HOLD PROPERLY AND WILL RELEASE, IF EXTREME FORCES ARE APPLIED.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEAT BELTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH TURBO EQUIPPED ENGINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THOSE WEARING DEFECTIVESEAT BELTS WILL NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED AND ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISKOF PERSONAL INJURY.