NHTSA recall 85V043000
Seat belts › Rear/other
Renault 18I and 1 more
Reported Apr 12, 19858,085 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Aug 1, 1982 – Dec 1, 1984
The defect
The 12 mm spacer used on the rear seat belt anchorage bolts may affect anchor bolt load capacity and fail to comply with fmvss 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. consequence of defect: the rear outboard seat belt anchorages may not maintain load requirements for the specified time. This failure may cause the seat belt system not to restrain the occupant in position if an accident were to occur, causing serious injuries.
The remedy
Replace 12 mm anchor bolt spacer with a 5MM spacer.