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NHTSA recall 96V170002

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Isuzu Amigo and 2 more

Reported Sep 17, 199636,075 vehicles affectedISUZU MOTORS LIMITEDBuilt Nov 1, 1993 – Dec 31, 1993

The defect

The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. if the seat belt tongue IS inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there IS a possibility of partial engagement.

The risk

This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.

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Vehicles in this recall

Isuzu Amigo
1994
Isuzu Pickup Truck
1994
Isuzu Rodeo
1994

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification IS expected to begin october 31, 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time shouldcontact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.