Defect Description For Recall
With The Driver Seat In The Forward Most Position, The Safety Belt Is Excessively Tight For Persons Whose Dimensions Are Those Of A 95Th Percentile Male, Resulting In Non-Compliance With Fmvss No. 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
EXPLORER
Model Of Vehicle
ASTRO
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
93V168000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Effect Of Defect
The Driver Would Be Discouraged From Use Of The Safetybelt Assembly Due To The Uncomfortable Fit, Exposing The Driver To A Greaterrisk Of Serious Injury Or Death In The Event Of An Accident.
Fix Defect
The Factory Safety Belt Buckle Assembly Will Be Replaced Using A Substitute Buckle Assembly Which Has The Capability Of Being Extended To Achieve The Proper Fit For 95Th Percentile Males.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Explorer Van Company
Start Of Manufacture
19920901
End Of Manufacture
19930801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1089
Date Owners Notified
19930915
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Explorer Motor Home Corp.
Date Report Received
19931012
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208