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
6
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
3
—
Electrical system: ignition: module
2
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc
2
—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
1
—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
1
—
Seat belts: front: retractor
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
1
—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment
1
—
Steering: rack and pinion
1
—
Unknown or other
1
—
Vehicle speed control
1
41,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element
1
—
The 1983 model has 13 times as many complaints as this one. The 1985 model has roughly the same number of 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.
