Front: anchorageRecall 78V-191 · 1977–1978 Zimmer Van

ZIMMER HOMES CORP. recall 78V-191 covers 2,673 1977–1978 Zimmer Van for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,6731 model

ReportedSep 5, 1978Owners notified Aug 3, 1978

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V191000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE SEAT BELTS ARE ATTACHED TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS INSTEAD OF THE FLOOR. THE SEAT BELTS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE LOAD IN THE SEAT SLIDER ASSEMBLY. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS".

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL REPLACE AND PROPERLY ANCHOR SEAT BELTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, SEAT BELTS MAY NOTADEQUATELY RESTRAIN PASSENGERS, AND THE CHANCES OF PERSONAL INJURIES WOULD BEINCREASED.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Zimmer Van1977, 1978