Recall 85V169000: 1983–1985 Pontiac Firebird and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 20, 1985

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

738,485vehicles

Model years

1983–1985

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Dislocation of a spring cover will not allow the shoulder belt to retract after being extended. Consequence of defect: although inertial feature that locks the lap belt and shoulder belt in the event of an accident are not affected, if slack is more than recommended in owners manual, injuries to upper body and head would be increased in an accident.

Remedy

Install retaining springs on spring cover of front shoulder belt retractor and, when required, retractors will be replaced.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1983 Chevrolet Camaro16 complaints
• 1984 Chevrolet Camaro39 complaints
• 1985 Chevrolet Camaro46 complaints
• 1983 Pontiac Firebird4 complaints
• 1984 Pontiac Firebird11 complaints
• 1985 Pontiac Firebird16 complaints