NHTSA Campaign 82V089000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Sep 21, 1982 · 172,863 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE NON-COMPLIANCE EXISTS BECAUSE THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY PULL THROUGH THE UNDERBODY OF THE VEHICLE IF ENOUGH FORCE IS APPLIED.

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM A FAILURE OF BELT TO ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS.

Remedy

UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL INSTALL A REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE REINFORCEMENT KIT TO ENSURE PROPER ANCHORING OF SEAT BELTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CHEVROLET CAMARO 1982 172,863
PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1982 172,863

Source: NHTSA Campaign 82V089000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.