1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Recalls

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February 5th, 1980
Recalled Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Recall Date
February 5th, 1980
Units Effected
1,326,404
NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V247000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 1979
Date of Owner Notification: November 12th, 1979

Defect Summary:
THE HEADS MAY BREAK OFF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION EVEN UNDER NO LOAD CONDITIONS. THIS IS DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF BOLTS USED, HIGH INSTALLATION TORQUE AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE BODY ANCHORAGE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ANCHORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, FAILURE OF A SEAT BELTANCHORAGE WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE WEARER.

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