| Make : ZIMMER | Model : VAN | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V191000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780803 | Date Received by ODI: 19780905 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ZIMMER HOMES CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ZIMMER MOTOR CARS CORP. | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2673 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SEAT BELTS ARE ATTACHED TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS INSTEAD OF THE FLOOR. THE SEAT BELTS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE LOAD IN THE SEAT SLIDER ASSEMBLY. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE AND PROPERLY ANCHOR SEAT BELTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207 | |
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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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