Vehicle recall 79V252000 · November 20, 1979
1978 GMC RTS
The involved vehicles were manufactured with a seat belt assembly of the incorrect length.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles were manufactured with a seat belt assembly of the incorrect length. As a result, they do not conform with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies". A longer belt assembly is required to fit some adult males in all seat adjustment positions.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the existing seat belt assembly with a longer seat belt without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: buses.system: interior; seat belt assembly.consequences of defect: should the driver be unable to use the seat belt, hewould not be protected in the event of an accident, and serious injury couldresult.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V252000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 20, 1979
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 187
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front
Vehicles covered
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