Recall 81V071000
Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage — Western · reported 10 Jun 1981 · 43 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE INVOLVED TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES", IN THAT THE FIRST PURCHASER USAGE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS OMITTED FROM THE OPERATOR"S MANUAL WHICH CAME WITH THE VEHICLE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INCLUDE THE MISSING INFORMATION WITH THE NOTIFICATION LETTER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT INSTRUCTIONS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IMPROPER USE AND CARE OF THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM DUE TOTHE OMISSION OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A DEGRADATION OF THE SYSTEM"SEFFECTIVENESS IN PROVIDING PASSENGER PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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