Front: anchorageRecall 93V-168 · Explorer vehicles
EXPLORER VAN COMPANY recall 93V-168 covers 1,089 Explorer vehicles for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on October 12, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V168000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
WITH THE DRIVER SEAT IN THE FORWARD MOST POSITION, THE SAFETY BELT IS EXCESSIVELY TIGHT FOR PERSONS WHOSE DIMENSIONS ARE THOSE OF A 95TH PERCENTILE MALE, RESULTING IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
The risk
THE DRIVER WOULD BE DISCOURAGED FROM USE OF THE SAFETYBELT ASSEMBLY DUE TO THE UNCOMFORTABLE FIT, EXPOSING THE DRIVER TO A GREATERRISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
THE FACTORY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED USING A SUBSTITUTE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WHICH HAS THE CAPABILITY OF BEING EXTENDED TO ACHIEVE THE PROPER FIT FOR 95TH PERCENTILE MALES.
SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHEVROLET AND GMC 3/4 TON CONVERSION VANS.
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 September 1, 1992 to August 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.