C.T.I. INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-07-07.
Recall campaignNHTSA 93V110000
Seats
Component
Seats
Manufacturer
C.T.I. INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
151
Reported to NHTSA
1993-07-07
Owners notified
1993-06-15
Defect description
THE DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Safety risk
THE SAFETY BELT DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED LENGTH TOSAFELY FIT THE 95TH PERCENTILE MALE IN THE FORWARD SEAT POSITION. THIS WOULDDISCOURAGE USE OF THE SAFETY BELT AND IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE NON-USERWOULD NOT BE PROVIDED THE PROTECTION OFFERED BY THE SAFETY BELT.
Manufacturer remedy
A REPLACEMENT BELT RECEPTACLE WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OWNER OR DEALER TO INSTALL. THE NEW RECEPTICAL WILL PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL 2 INCHES OF BELT EXTENSION.
Notes
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SAFETY BELTS; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3/4 TON CONVERSION VANS WITH DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT ATTACHEDTO THE SEAT PEDESTAL.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED SERVICEDATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE,OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT OR NON-COMPLIANCE,PLEASE CONTACT C.T.I. INCORPORATED AT 1 (800) 248-0244. ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S HOTLINE AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1 (800) 424-9393.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.