Vehicle recall 86V022000 · February 7, 1986
1986 Yugo GV
The front seat belt retractors, the center common seat belt mount and the rear inboard seat belt anchors were improperly installed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The front seat belt retractors, the center common seat belt mount and the rear inboard seat belt anchors were improperly installed. Consequence of defect: improperly installed seat belt anchors and attachments could result in passengers not being properly restrained in event of an accident. This is in violation of FMVSS no. 210.
- Remedy
- Perform repairs to correct installation of seat belts.
- Notes
- System: seat belt retractors, FMVSS no. 210.VEHICLE description: sedan passenger car.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V022000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 7, 1986
- Filed by
- YUGO OF AMERICA,INC.
- Owner notification
- February 28, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,512
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
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