Worldwide Worldwide Recalls

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May 7th, 1987

NHTSA Campaign Number: 87E012000
Manufacturer: WORLDWIDE TRADING CO, INC
Date of Owner Notification: April 16th, 1987

Defect Summary:
THE PRESS BUTTON IN THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY IS LONGER DUE TO WORN TOOLING THAT STAMPS OR PUNCHES THE METAL PARTS. THE LONGER BUTTON CAUSES THE LATCH WHICH HOLDS THE TONGUE TO DEPRESS AND NOT MAKE FULL CONTACT WITH THE TONGUE.

Consequence Summary:
AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE LATCH ISSHORTENED AND, THEREFORE DOES NOT HAVE MAXIMUM SURFACE AREA WITH THE TONGUE.THIS COMBINATION OF BUCKLE AND LATCH MAY CAUSE THE BUCKLE TO RELEASE WITH LESSPULL THAN REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209 AND RESULT IN DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
INSPECT AND REPAIR SEAT BELT BY INSTALLING THE PROPER SEAT BELT BUCKLE.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: SEAT BELT/FMVSS 209.VEHICLE CATEGORY: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.

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