Campaign 90V-170

Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209

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Defect summary

TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.

Consequence

INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PROPERLYRESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN AN ACCIDENT OF SUDDEN STOP; TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITHFMVSS 209.

Remedy

PROVIDE OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTRUCTIONS.

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR SEAT BELT; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS WITH EXTENDED CABS.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 90V170000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

12 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about seat belts on these vehicles: 20, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 90V-170
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
ChevroletC15001989 to 19907
ChevroletC25001989 to 19900
ChevroletC35001989 to 19901
ChevroletK15001989 to 19903
ChevroletK25001989 to 19900
ChevroletK35001989 to 19900
GMCC15001989 to 19902
GMCC25001989 to 19904
GMCC35001989 to 19900
GMCK15001989 to 19901
GMCK25001989 to 19902
GMCK35001989 to 19900
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.