NHTSA Recall 93V168000
Filed by EXPLORER MOTOR HOME CORP.. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 1993-10-12. An estimated 1,089 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
WITH THE DRIVER SEAT IN THE FORWARD MOST POSITION, THE SAFETY BELT IS EXCESSIVELY TIGHT FOR PERSONS WHOSE DIMENSIONS ARE THOSE OF A 95TH PERCENTILE MALE, RESULTING IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Risk
THE DRIVER WOULD BE DISCOURAGED FROM USE OF THE SAFETYBELT ASSEMBLY DUE TO THE UNCOMFORTABLE FIT, EXPOSING THE DRIVER TO A GREATERRISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
THE FACTORY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED USING A SUBSTITUTE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WHICH HAS THE CAPABILITY OF BEING EXTENDED TO ACHIEVE THE PROPER FIT FOR 95TH PERCENTILE MALES.
Notes
SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHEVROLET AND GMC 3/4 TON CONVERSION VANS.