1991 AM GENERAL M998 Recall

Campaign:

91V030000 on 02/27/1991

Component:

Seat belts:front:retractor

Manufactured:

12/31/1989 - 11/30/1990

Affected:

10,285

Defect:

Automatic shoulder belt retraction mechanism does not fully retract the belt after it is extended, either by movement of the upper torso or after removal by occupant.

Consequence:

Seat belt shoulder harness would not provide adequateprotection to occupant in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Replace the washer between the shoulder bolt and upper mounting bracket with smaller washer; this will allow retractor to operate.

Notes:

System: seat belts shoulder harness.description of vehicle: military vehicle; "hummer".

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