NHTSA recall 85V169000
Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Chevrolet Camaro and 1 more
Reported Dec 20, 1985738,485 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Oct 1, 1982 – Mar 1, 1985
The defect
Dislocation of a spring cover will not allow the shoulder belt to retract after being extended. consequence of defect: although inertial feature that locks the lap belt and shoulder belt in the event of an accident are not affected, if slack IS more than recommended in owners manual, injuries to upper body and head would be increased in an accident.
The remedy
Install retaining springs on spring cover of front shoulder belt retractor and, when required, retractors will be replaced.