Consequence of defect: Safety belt misuse could cause the seat occupant to face greater risk of injury in a sudden stop or vehicle accident if an inadvertent release of the safety belt occurred.

Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage

Date Announced
MAY 06, 1991
Vehicles Affected
485
NHTSA Campaign #
91V075000
Summary
Safety belts are designed to be routed under a diagonal cross brace during fastening. The instructional labels for the belt routing are inadequate, and can result in inadvertent release of the belt buckle.
Actions
Install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.
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