The bridge in the seat belt buckle locking mechanism of the front seat belt assembly may have been improperly bent. The buckle may not hold properly and will release, if extreme forces are applied.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat belts on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner.
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
Stalling
DP81002Opened Oct 22, 1980Closed Mar 4, 1981
Stalling
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
10246417Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
10246374Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
10246372Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
10246369Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032
10246366Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY
10244982Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
10243631Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
10243630Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042