Alfa Romeo Recall 78V216000: Seat Belts, Rear/other
NHTSA recall 78V216000 · announced October 10, 1978 · filed by Alfa Romeo, Incorporated · 1,041 units affected
The problem
THE REAR IN-BOARD SEAT BELT MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESSES GENERATED UNDER IMPACT CONDITIONS. THE TENSILE STENGTH OF THE BRACKET IS INADEQUATE.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY BREAK WITHOUT WARNING AND SEATBELTS WOULD FAIL TO RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER FROM INJURY IN THE EVENT OF ANACCIDENT.
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.