Recall 81V-075: 1981 Cadillac Seville

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Jun 18, 1981, covering about 85 vehicles.

NHTSA number
81V-075
Report date
Jun 18, 1981
Vehicles affected
85
Owners notified
Jun 29, 1981

The problem

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages", in that the door frame-to-body center pillar interlock on the front seat belts of these vehicles may be misaligned.

The fix

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, align the seat belt interlock assemblies properly at no charge to owner.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic seat beltsystems (Front).system: interior; seat belt center pillar interlock.consequences of defect: under impact forces misalignment of the pillarinterlock would prevent proper occupant load transferral through the seat beltto the anchorage at the pillar. In the event of an accident, front seatpassengers may not be properly secured, thus increasing the possibility ofpersonal injury.

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentSeat Belts › Front › Retractor
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number81V075000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Cadillac Seville1981All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 81V-075?

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages", in that the door frame-to-body center pillar interlock on the front seat belts of these vehicles may be misaligned.

How is recall 81V-075 fixed?

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, align the seat belt interlock assemblies properly at no charge to owner.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.