| Make : RENAULT | Model : SPORTWAGON | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19820801 - 19841201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V043000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850412 | Date Added to Database: 19850501 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8085 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE 12 MM SPACER USED ON THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS MAY AFFECT ANCHOR BOLT LOAD CAPACITY AND FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY NOT MAINTAIN LOAD REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPECIFIED TIME. THIS FAILURE MAY CAUSE THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM NOT TO RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT IN POSITION IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE 12 MM ANCHOR BOLT SPACER WITH A 5MM SPACER. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210 | |
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Notes:
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