| Make : BUICK | Model : ELECTRA | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19890801 - 19891101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V112000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900703 | Date Received by ODI: 19900606 | Date Added to Database: 19900618 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 51834 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
OWNERS MANUALS DID NOT FULLY EXPLAIN HOW FRONT SHOULDER BELT COMFORT FEATURE WORKS. |
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Consequence:
CARS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208, AND INCORRECT USEOF SAFETY RESTRAINTS COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS IF AN ACCIDENTSHOULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
INSERT STICKER THAT PROVIDES MISSING INFORMATION IN OWNERS MANUALS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208 | |
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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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