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Renault 18I Recall 85V043: Seat Belts:Rear/Other

NHTSA campaign 85V043, reported April 12, 1985, 8,085 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V043CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Problem
THE 12 MM SPACER USED ON THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS MAY AFFECT ANCHOR BOLT LOAD CAPACITY AND FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY NOT MAINTAIN LOAD REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPECIFIED TIME. THIS FAILURE MAY CAUSE THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM NOT TO RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT IN POSITION IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES.
Risk
Remedy
REPLACE 12 MM ANCHOR BOLT SPACER WITH A 5MM SPACER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER STATION WAGON AND SPORTWAGON. SYSTEM: REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLT/FMVSS 210.

Affected vehicles

Renault 18I198319841985
Renault Sportwagon198319841985