Make : FLXIBLE | Model : METRO | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19880201 - 19881101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V196000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19881207 | Date Received by ODI: 19881227 | Date Added to Database: 19890104 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLXIBLE CORPORATION | ||
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Component: SEAT BELTS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 551 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ADJUSTABLE LENGTH TETHER BELT INSTALLED BETWEEN THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT ATTACHMENT ON SEAT FRAME AND ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENT POINT FAILED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207. |
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Consequence:
TETHER BELT LENGTH FAILED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS207. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE UNLATCHING OF THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM. |
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Remedy:
THE TETHER BELT WILL BE ADJUSTED TO THE PROPER LENGTH ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207 | |
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