Front: retractorRecall 79V-222 · Porsche vehicles
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall 79V-222 covers 517 Porsche vehicles for a front: retractor problem, reported to NHTSA on September 27, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V222000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BRIDGE IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY BENT. THE BUCKLE MAY NOT HOLD PROPERLY AND WILL RELEASE, IF EXTREME FORCES ARE APPLIED.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEAT BELTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH TURBO EQUIPPED ENGINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THOSE WEARING DEFECTIVESEAT BELTS WILL NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED AND ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISKOF PERSONAL INJURY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.