Explorer Astro (1993) – 93V168000

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