Recall 90V-170
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1990 Chevrolet C1500 and 11 other models: Seat belts (front, anchorage).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 90V-170
- Reported
- September 17, 1990
- Vehicles affected
- 194,243 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.
The risk
Incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.
The fix
Provide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: rear seat belt; fmvss 209.vehicle description: light-duty trucks with extended cabs.
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet C1500 1990
- Chevrolet C2500 1990
- Chevrolet C3500 1990
- Chevrolet K1500 1990
- Chevrolet K2500 1990
- Chevrolet K3500 1990
- GMC C1500 1990
- GMC C2500 1990
- GMC C3500 1990
- GMC K1500 1990
- GMC K2500 1990
- GMC K3500 1990