Midas 1977–1980 Seat Belts recall
Recalled February 11, 1980 · NHTSA recall 80V007000 · Midas
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL SEAT BELTS AS NEEDED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS.
Units
2,000 units
Description
VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF SEAT BELTS WHEN COMPARED WITH THE SLEEPING CAPACITY AS ADVERTISED IN THE BROCHURE. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES", AND 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION".
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL SEAT BELTS AS NEEDED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS.
Product
Midas SERIES 2000
Manufacturer(s)
MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →