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1979 CADILLAC DEVILLE Recall - Campaign #79V247000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1979 CADILLAC DEVILLE RECALL - #79V247000

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE

THE HEADS MAY BREAK OFF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION EVEN UNDER NO LOAD CONDITIONS. THIS IS DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF BOLTS USED, HIGH INSTALLATION TORQUE AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE BODY ANCHORAGE.

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Vehicle 1979 CADILLAC DEVILLE
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 9/1/1978 - 10/1/1979
Recalled on 2/5/1980
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 11/12/1979
# Affected 1,326,404
Recalled for SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
 
Description THE HEADS MAY BREAK OFF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION EVEN UNDER NO LOAD CONDITIONS. THIS IS DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF BOLTS USED, HIGH INSTALLATION TORQUE AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE BODY ANCHORAGE.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ANCHORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, FAILURE OF A SEAT BELTANCHORAGE WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE WEARER.
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