Recalls for FIREBIRD PONTIAC, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING, Dec 20, 1985

A recall was issued on Dec 20, 1985 for FIREBIRD PONTIAC, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING problems. 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.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: INSTALL RETAINING SPRINGS ON SPRING COVER OF FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR AND, WHEN REQUIRED, RETRACTORS WILL BE REPLACED.
SYSTEM: SHOULDER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.