Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Conversion Vans. The Inboard Buckles For The Driver’S And Front Passenger Seats Were Installed On A Seat Bar Attached To The Seat Pedestal. This Raised The Buckle Location Closer Than Permitted By The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
VAN HOUSE
Model Of Vehicle
ASTRO
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
99V221000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Occupant May Not Be Properly Restrained, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove The Inboard Seat Belt Buckles For The Driver And Front Passenger Seats And Then Remove A Portion Of The Seat Belt Bar Of Each Seat. Two New Saeat Belt Buckles Will Be Installed To The Rear Inboard Floor Stud.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pan-Wit, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
450
Date Owners Notified
19991215
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pan-Wit, Inc.
Date Report Received
19990811
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208