Make : BUICK | Model : PARK AVENUE | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19960401 - 19970131 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V036000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970326 | Date Received by ODI: 19970311 | Date Added to Database: 19970324 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 20959 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM WOULD NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210 | |
Notes:
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