If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.

Seat Belts

Summary
Vehicle description: Extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
Actions
Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.
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Date Announced
JUN 12, 1997
Vehicles Affected
586,058
NHTSA Campaign #
97V096001
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