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Chevrolet Camaro Recall 82V089: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

NHTSA campaign 82V089, reported September 21, 1982, 172,863 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 82V089GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE NON-COMPLIANCE EXISTS BECAUSE THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY PULL THROUGH THE UNDERBODY OF THE VEHICLE IF ENOUGH FORCE IS APPLIED.
Risk
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM A FAILURE OF BELT TO ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL INSTALL A REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE REINFORCEMENT KIT TO ENSURE PROPER ANCHORING OF SEAT BELTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Camaro1982
Pontiac Firebird1982