Reported Jun 5, 1995423 vehicles affectedINDIANA MILLS, INC.
The defect
The hex spacer assembly which extends the safety belt anchorage can separate at static loads of 4,000 pounds. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
The remedy
Indiana mills will repair the involved seats using replacement hex spacer assembly hardware which IS able to withstand a static force greater than 5,000 pounds.
System: interior; restraint; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no. 210.Equipment description: safety belt anchor hex spacer assembly used on keiperrecaro AM-31 seats.consequence of noncompliance: the seat occupant would suffer increased riskof injury if the safety belt anchorage failed in a sudden stop or accident.note: if replacement hardware IS not obtained within a reasonable time withoutcharge, please contact indiana mills at 1-317-896-9531. Also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safet hotline at1-800-424-9393.