OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

79V055000

Seat Belts

Reported Feb 23, 1979 · OLSON BODIES, INC.

Summary

THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY CONTAIN THE WRONG TYPE OF LOCK NUT AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE DRIVER"S SEAT. THIS CAN ALLOW THE LOCK NUT AND SEAT BELT TO SEPARATE UNDER NORMAL VEHICLE VIBRATION OR FROM FORCE EXERTED BY THE WEARER.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT LOCK NUT IN THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ASSEEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DEFECTIVE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY RESTRAINVEHICLE PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURIES COULDRESULT.

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