NHTSA recall 88V196000
Seat belts
Flxible Metro
Reported Dec 27, 1988551 vehicles affectedFLXIBLE CORPORATIONBuilt Feb 1, 1988 – Nov 1, 1988
The defect
The adjustable length tether belt installed between the drivers seat belt attachment on seat frame and anchorage attachment point failed to meet requirements of fmvss 207.
The risk
Tether belt length failed to meet requirements of fmvss207. this could result in the unlatching of the seat adjustment mechanism.
The remedy
The tether belt will be adjusted to the proper length on affected vehicles.