THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch
5
—
Electrical system: ignition
4
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
4
—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
3
—
Power train: automatic transmission
2
—
Vehicle speed control
2
—
Engine and engine cooling
1
111,948 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline
1
111,948 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
1
—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
1
—
Seat belts: front: webbing
1
—
Seats: front assembly: recliner
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
—
Steering
1
—
Structure: frame and members
1
—
Wheels
1
—
The 1983 model has 8 times as many complaints as this one. The 1985 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
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.
