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NHTSA Recall 82V089000: Anchorage (seat belts)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 172,863 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Camaro.

172,863
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
1982
owners notified (September 22)
NHTSA campaign82V089000
ComponentSEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE
Report receivedSeptember 21, 1982
Owner notificationSeptember 22, 1982
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance

Defect

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages". The non-compliance exists because the rear seat belt anchorages may pull through the underbody of the vehicle if enough force is applied.

Safety risk

Consequence of defect: in the event of an accident, personal injury or death may result from a failure of belt to adequately restrain occupants.

Remedy

Upon inspection, dealer will install a rear seat belt anchorage reinforcement kit to ensure proper anchoring of seat belts without charge to owner.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt assembly.

Vehicles covered by recall 82V089000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Camaro1982
Pontiac Firebird1982

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.