Seat belt release button recall
11-03-2000, 04:23 PM
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Seat belt release button recall
From what I have found, the recall was only for 84-90 cars. I have a 91 that has the fading and scratched up release buttons. Are these hard to replace? Has anyone done this? How expensive were the new release buttons?
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11-05-2000, 04:21 PM
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Check out this site:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/mmy.cfm
You are right, it only applies to 84-90 cars. The recall is for the button, springs, etc, not the entire buckle. I can't imagine those pieces being very expensive, but you have to ask the dealer to find out. Although the dealer must have a way to get the buckle open, everyone else I asked prior to the dealer said they always broke the buckle if trying to repair it. Your best bet is to ask the dealer for price and what special tool is needed, but don't be surprised if you don't get an answer because they are always tentative to give repair advice on safety items like this that involve lots of liability.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/mmy.cfm
You are right, it only applies to 84-90 cars. The recall is for the button, springs, etc, not the entire buckle. I can't imagine those pieces being very expensive, but you have to ask the dealer to find out. Although the dealer must have a way to get the buckle open, everyone else I asked prior to the dealer said they always broke the buckle if trying to repair it. Your best bet is to ask the dealer for price and what special tool is needed, but don't be surprised if you don't get an answer because they are always tentative to give repair advice on safety items like this that involve lots of liability.
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Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
The only tools mentioned in the recall are:
J-38886-1 Pushbutton Removal Tool
J-38886-2 Spring Installation Tool
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1984 Silver Z28, 383 cid 4 bolt, ARP Fasteners, 2 1/2" Cowl Induction Hood, 600 cfm Performer Carburetor, Torker II Intake, Performer RPM Heads, XE268H Cam, Magnum Roller Tip Rockers, MSD6AL Ignition, Blaster2 Coil, Recurved HEI Distributor, 700R4, TransGo SK, 2.73:1 Limited Slip Dana 44, Terminator Headers, Custom 3" TIG Welded Stainless Exhaust, Flo-Pro Twister Muffler, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, Oil Cooler
J-38886-1 Pushbutton Removal Tool
J-38886-2 Spring Installation Tool
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1984 Silver Z28, 383 cid 4 bolt, ARP Fasteners, 2 1/2" Cowl Induction Hood, 600 cfm Performer Carburetor, Torker II Intake, Performer RPM Heads, XE268H Cam, Magnum Roller Tip Rockers, MSD6AL Ignition, Blaster2 Coil, Recurved HEI Distributor, 700R4, TransGo SK, 2.73:1 Limited Slip Dana 44, Terminator Headers, Custom 3" TIG Welded Stainless Exhaust, Flo-Pro Twister Muffler, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, Oil Cooler
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