Such installation results in a rear center seat belt assembly in which the belt tongue cannot be inserted into the buckle and a consquent inability of the system to provide proper occupant restraint during panic braking of the vehicle or an accident.

Seat Belts — Rear/Other

Date Announced
DEC 12, 1996
Vehicles Affected
2,345
NHTSA Campaign #
96V248001
Summary
Certain vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect rear center seat belt assembly buckle. The misbuild involved fitting a buckle for another market with the correct U.S. specification seat belt.
Actions
Dealers will inspect the rear center seat belt tongue and buckle and incorrect buckle assemblies will be replaced.
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