Front: anchorageRecall 90V-170 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 90V-170 covers 194,243 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V170000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
The risk
INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PROPERLYRESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN AN ACCIDENT OF SUDDEN STOP; TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITHFMVSS 209.
The fix
PROVIDE OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTRUCTIONS.
SYSTEM: REAR SEAT BELT; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS WITH EXTENDED CABS.
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, 1988 to April 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.