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1981 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD Recall - Campaign #81V016000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1981 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD RECALL - #81V016000

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS

THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INCORRECT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE SHOULDER BELT LOCKING MECHANISM MAY NOT FUNCTION UNDER RAPID DECELERATION. UNDER HARD BRAKING APPLICATIONS OR IN A COLLISION, THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER. THERE IS INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO PASSENGERS WHO MAY CONTACT OTHER OBJECTS UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.

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Vehicle 1981 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD
Manufacturer CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 11/1/1980 - 11/1/1980
Recalled on 3/6/1981
Influenced by CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 7/22/1981
# Affected 742
Recalled for SEAT BELTS
 
Description THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INCORRECT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE SHOULDER BELT LOCKING MECHANISM MAY NOT FUNCTION UNDER RAPID DECELERATION. UNDER HARD BRAKING APPLICATIONS OR IN A COLLISION, THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER. THERE IS INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO PASSENGERS WHO MAY CONTACT OTHER OBJECTS UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Consequences
Corrective action SEAT BELTS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND, IF NECESSARY, SEAT BELTS WILL BE EITHER REPLACED OR RELOCATED IN CORRECT POSITION. WORK WILL BE COMPLETED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.
See also 1981 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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