Vehicle recall 93V168000 · October 12, 1993

Explorer Astro and Safari

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…

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Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V168000
Reported to NHTSA: October 12, 1993
Filed by: EXPLORER VAN COMPANY
Owner notification: September 15, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,089
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Recall 93V168000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Explorer Astro (1993): 1993
Explorer Safari (1993): 1993

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