Front: anchorageRecall 80V-007 · 1977–1980 Midas Series 2000

MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORP. recall 80V-007 covers 2,000 1977–1980 Midas Series 2000 for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on February 11, 1980.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,0001 model

ReportedFeb 11, 1980Owners notified Apr 14, 1980

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 80V007000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF SEAT BELTS WHEN COMPARED WITH THE SLEEPING CAPACITY AS ADVERTISED IN THE BROCHURE. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES", AND 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION".

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL SEAT BELTS AS NEEDED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF ALL PASSENGERS ARE NOT RESTRAINED BY SEAT BELTS, THEPOSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY IS GREATLY INCREASED IN THE EVENT OF ANACCIDENT.

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

Midas Series 20001977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Built from January 1, 1977 to February 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.