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Pontiac Lemans Recall 88V163: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 88V163, reported October 18, 1988, 85,063 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V163GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT PROPERLY LATCH ALLOWING THE LATCH PLATE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE BUCKLE WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON.
Risk
IN EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR COLLISION, SEAT BELT COULDRELEASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
REPLACE SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Pontiac Lemans1988