2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:REAR
Posted on: 1984-04-11
Description
Altered vehicles either do not have rear couch seat belts installed, violating federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, occupant crash protection, or have rear couch seat belts which do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Missing rear couch seat belts will be installed and improper anchors will be corrected without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks; van-type.system: interior systems; seat belts and anchorages.consequences of defect: missing or improperly anchored seat belts increase thechances of injury in the event of an accident.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Posted on: 1982-10-15
Description
Ignition switches installed in the involved vehicles may have been distorted during a crimping operation which resulted in the internal plastic contact carrier of the switch cracking. Pieces of a cracked carrier may break away, permitting abnormal switch electrical contact and the potential for starter actuaton when the switch is turned to the accessory position.
Consequence
Corrective Action
All suspect ignition switches will be replaced without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: pickup trucks and vans.system: electrical; ignition switches.consequences of defect: although the engine will not be started, limitedvehicle movement may occur on manual transmission equipped vehicles if theparking brake is not engaged. This could result in a vehicle accident or injuryto persons outside the vehicle.