OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V191000
Seats
Reported Aug 21, 1979 · OLSON BODIES, INC.
Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE CORRECT TOTAL NUMBER OF WELDS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN APPLIED TO SEAT HOLD INSTALLATIONS. IN THE EVENT THAT A SEAT IS WITHOUT A WELD, THE SEAT COULD SLIDE FORWARD UPON IMPACT.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
A QUALIFIED WELDER WILL WELD THE SOCKET AND HOLDER ASSEMBLY OF THE SEAT. THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD BE PERFORMED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER & MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES, TRUCKS, BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT WELDS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, DEFECTIVE SEATS COULDCAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
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