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Seat Belt: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 83V134000: Seat Belt Retainer Bolt Inadequate

THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL
IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR
VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.

SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BELTS AND UPPER TORSO RESTRAINT ATTACHMENTS.

CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN SEVERE COLLISIONS, THE SHOULDER BELT ATTACHMENT COULD SEPARATE, INCREASING THE
POSSIBILITY OF OCCUPANT INJURY.

NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVISES THAT SEAT BELTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE USED AT ALL TIMES, AS SUBSTANTIAL
BENEFITS MAY STILL BE OBTAINED.

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