Front: webbingRecall 88V-049 · 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-049 covers 1,559 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix for a front: webbing problem, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V049000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHED TO THE UPPER REAR CORNER OF THE DOOR MAY INTERFERE WITH THE GARNISH MOLDING.
The risk
THIS INTERFERENCE COULD LIMIT THE ROTATION OF THE GUIDELOOP. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH IT COULD BEPOSSIBLE FOR THE SHOULDER BELT WELDING TO BE CUT BY THE GUIDE. LOSS OF THESHOULDER BELT FUNCTION DURING A VEHICLE CRASH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OFINJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
The fix
A NEWLY DESIGNED GUIDE LOOP NUT AND SPACER WILL BE INSTALLED TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR INTERFERENCE CONDITIONS.
SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1987 to November 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.