| Make : SUZUKI | Model : LJ81 | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19790401 - 19820301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V181000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19891216 | Date Received by ODI: 19881118 | Date Added to Database: 19881129 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 4546 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
SEAT BELT LATCH STALK (COATED WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE SEAT BELT LATCH AND VEHICLE FLOOR ON THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE FRONT SEATS) CAN BECOME DAMAGED AND COULD BREAK AFTER EXTENSIVE BENDING. |
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Consequence:
BREAKAGE OF THE LATCH STALK WOULD PREVENT THE SEAT BELTFROM RESTRAINING THE OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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