Gmc Recall 79V252000: Seat Belts, Front
NHTSA recall 79V252000 · announced November 20, 1979 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 187 units affected
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY OF THE INCORRECT LENGTH. AS A RESULT, THEY DO NOT CONFORM WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES". A LONGER BELT ASSEMBLY IS REQUIRED TO FIT SOME ADULT MALES IN ALL SEAT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WITH A LONGER SEAT BELT WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE DRIVER BE UNABLE TO USE THE SEAT BELT, HEWOULD NOT BE PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, AND SERIOUS INJURY COULDRESULT.
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.