Seat belts: anchorage Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford recall

MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on July 18, 1990. It covers about 13,637 vehicles across 21 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 90V137000
Reported: Jul 18, 1990
Vehicles: 13,637
Area: Seats & seat belts

The risk

Occupants would not be adequately protected in event ofan accident or sudden stop.

The fix

Install proper mounting hardware and seat belts.

Contacts

Note: this recall was initialized by mark iii industries.System: seat belts, seat belt anchors, and seat mounting. Dom: sept. 1978 Tosept. 1984.Description on defect: improper mounting hardware and improper safety restraintsystems may have been installed in these vehicles.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V137000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1978 Chevrolet G20	0	3	C
1979 Chevrolet G20	1	3	D
1980 Chevrolet G20	0	2	B
1981 Chevrolet G20	0	2	B
1982 Chevrolet G20	0	3	C
1983 Chevrolet G20	0	3	C
1984 Chevrolet G20	0	3	C
1978 Dodge B250	0	1	B
1979 Dodge B250	0	1	B
1980 Dodge B250	0	1	B
1981 Dodge B250	1	2	C
1982 Dodge B250	0	2	C
1983 Dodge B250	0	3	D
1984 Dodge B250	0	3	D
1978 Ford E150	0	4	F
1979 Ford E150	0	5	F
1980 Ford E150	0	3	F
1981 Ford E150	0	1	C
1982 Ford E150	0	2	D
1983 Ford E150	0	1	C
1984 Ford E150	0	2	D

Questions

Is the 90V137000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 90V137000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 90V137000 announced?

MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on July 18, 1990. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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