Recall 93V168000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Defect in 1993-1993 EXPLORER ASTRO
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,089 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 93V168000 |
| Manufacturer | EXPLORER VAN COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,089 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
WITH THE DRIVER SEAT IN THE FORWARD MOST POSITION, THE SAFETY BELT IS EXCESSIVELY TIGHT FOR PERSONS WHOSE DIMENSIONS ARE THOSE OF A 95TH PERCENTILE MALE, RESULTING IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Safety Consequence
THE DRIVER WOULD BE DISCOURAGED FROM USE OF THE SAFETYBELT ASSEMBLY DUE TO THE UNCOMFORTABLE FIT, EXPOSING THE DRIVER TO A GREATERRISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
THE FACTORY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED USING A SUBSTITUTE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WHICH HAS THE CAPABILITY OF BEING EXTENDED TO ACHIEVE THE PROPER FIT FOR 95TH PERCENTILE MALES.