Zimmer Recall 78V191000: Seat Belts, Front, Anchorage
NHTSA recall 78V191000 · announced September 5, 1978 · filed by Zimmer Homes Corp. · 2,673 units affected
The problem
THE SEAT BELTS ARE ATTACHED TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS INSTEAD OF THE FLOOR. THE SEAT BELTS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE LOAD IN THE SEAT SLIDER ASSEMBLY. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS".
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE AND PROPERLY ANCHOR SEAT BELTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, SEAT BELTS MAY NOTADEQUATELY RESTRAIN PASSENGERS, AND THE CHANCES OF PERSONAL INJURIES WOULD BEINCREASED.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.