OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

87E012000

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly

Reported Apr 16, 1987 · WORLDWIDE TRADING CO, INC

Summary

THE PRESS BUTTON IN THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY IS LONGER DUE TO WORN TOOLING THAT STAMPS OR PUNCHES THE METAL PARTS. THE LONGER BUTTON CAUSES THE LATCH WHICH HOLDS THE TONGUE TO DEPRESS AND NOT MAKE FULL CONTACT WITH THE TONGUE.

Consequence

AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE LATCH ISSHORTENED AND, THEREFORE DOES NOT HAVE MAXIMUM SURFACE AREA WITH THE TONGUE.THIS COMBINATION OF BUCKLE AND LATCH MAY CAUSE THE BUCKLE TO RELEASE WITH LESSPULL THAN REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209 AND RESULT IN DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

INSPECT AND REPAIR SEAT BELT BY INSTALLING THE PROPER SEAT BELT BUCKLE.

Notes

SYSTEM: SEAT BELT/FMVSS 209.VEHICLE CATEGORY: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.

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