1993 EXPLORER ASTRO Recall

Campaign:

93V168000 on 10/24/1993

Component:

Seat belts:front:anchorage

Manufactured:

08/31/1992 - 07/31/1993

Affected:

1,089

Defect:

With the driver seat in the forward most position, the safety belt is excessively tight for persons whose dimensions are those of a 95th percentile male, resulting in non-compliance with fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Consequence:

The driver would be discouraged from use of the safetybelt assembly due to the uncomfortable fit, exposing the driver to a greaterrisk of serious injury or death in the event of an accident.

Correction:

The factory safety belt buckle assembly will be replaced using a substitute buckle assembly which has the capability of being extended to achieve the proper fit for 95th percentile males.

Notes:

System: interior systems; safety belt assembly; fmvss 208.vehicle description: chevrolet and gmc 3/4 ton conversion vans.

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