Recall 86V-093: 1986 Buick Regal, 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Jul 14, 1986, covering about 2,223 vehicles.

NHTSA number
86V-093
Report date
Jul 14, 1986
Vehicles affected
2,223
Owners notified
Sep 26, 1986

The problem

Left handed driver's side shoulder belt anchor plate may be upside down in lock pillar so that the unthreaded slot of the plate aligned with the hole in the lock pillar. This resulted in the anchor bolt being driven into the slot instead of the threaded hole of the anchor plate. Consequence of defect: in a vehicle crash, belt anchor bolt may pull loose from anchor plate, thus failing to comply with FMVSS 210, seat belt assembly anchorages, and increases likelihood of injury to occupant.

The fix

Install a bolt anchor plate reinforcement and new bolt, as necessary.

Notes

System: shoulder belt anchorage/FMVSS 210.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with removable hatchroof option.

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentSeat Belts › Front › Anchorage
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number86V093000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Buick Regal1986All years
Oldsmobile Cutlass1986All 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 86V-093?

Left handed driver's side shoulder belt anchor plate may be upside down in lock pillar so that the unthreaded slot of the plate aligned with the hole in the lock pillar. This resulted in the anchor bolt being driven into the slot instead of the threaded hole of the anchor plate. Consequence of defect: in a vehicle crash, belt anchor bolt may pull loose from anchor plate, thus failing to comply with FMVSS 210, seat belt assembly anchorages, and increases likelihood of injury to occupant.

How is recall 86V-093 fixed?

Install a bolt anchor plate reinforcement and new bolt, as necessary.

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.