Renault 1983–1985 Seat Belts recall
Recalled April 12, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V043000 · Renault
Description
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.
What to do
REPLACE 12 MM ANCHOR BOLT SPACER WITH A 5MM SPACER.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →