Vehicle recall 78V082000 · April 13, 1978
Dodge B100, Dodge B200 and 3 more models
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies", in that they do not have the capability of fitting certain adult…
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- Summary
- The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies", in that they do not have the capability of fitting certain adult passengers when the seat is in the full forward position.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the front passenger unibelt assembly with an assembly having a longer belt webbing.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with sliding side door and unibeltoption.system: interior; seat belts.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, the chances of injurieswould be increased for those passengers who are unable to use the seat belts.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V082000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 13, 1978
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- August 7, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 100
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge B100 (1978): 1978
- Dodge B200 (1978): 1978
- Dodge B300 (1978): 1978
- Plymouth PB200 (1978): 1978
- Plymouth PB300 (1978): 1978
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