Recall 89E031000: Seat Belts, Front, Buckle Assembly

NHTSA recall 89E031000 · announced November 30, 1989 · Beam Industries · 3,418 units affected

The problem

SAFETY BELT TONGUE MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE BUCKLE WHEN FORCES OF LESS THAN 5,000 POUNDS ARE EXERTED AGAINST THE CONNECTION FORMED BETWEEN THE TONGUE AND BUCKLE.

The risk

BELT FAILURE WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO SEATOCCUPANT; ALSO TRUCKS AND BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209.

What to do

REPLACE "BUCKLE SIDE" PART TO PREVENT BELT DISENGAGEMENT.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: BUSES AND TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT BUCKLES / FMVSS 209

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.