NHTSA Recall 82V039000
Filed by SPORTSCOACH OF AMER.. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 1982-04-21. An estimated 331 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TYPE 1 SEAT BELTS WITH THE REQUIRED TYPE 2 SEAT BELTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VANS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.SYSTEM: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETYSTANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION". THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPEDWITH TYPE 1 INSTEAD OF TYPE 2 BELT ASSEMBLIES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DURING AN ACCIDENT OR PANIC STOP, THE LAP BELT WOULDNOT PROVIDE UPPER TORSO RESTRAINT AND VEHICLE OCCUPANTS COULD RECEIVE SERIOUSPERSONAL INJURY.
Does this recall apply to your car?
Check your VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup →