Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V173000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1988 to 08/30/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 2216325 | 10/19/1995 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/15/1995 | 09/12/1995 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. this does not comply with fmvss no.210, seat belt assembly anchorages. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. the safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; active restraints; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no.210.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300; chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 10/11/1996 | 1 | 09/09/1992 | |
| Seat belt failed. | |||
| 06/12/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1992 | |
| Vehicle was stopped at light, impact 6:00 position, rear right seatbelt anchor/attachments failed, causing head injuries prior to recall (95v-173). *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/14/1996 | |||
| The seat belt buckle recall work was not performed properly, and the car was ruined due to the shotty job of the service department. please describe. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 11/11/1995 | 3 | 03/07/1994 | |
| Driver and passenger side seat belts will not lock in place when there is sudden stopping motion. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 03/15/1995 | |||
| Failure of the driver side shoulder belt, the belt will not retract. tt | |||
| 10/14/1994 | |||
| The car was in an accident the seatbelts failed and killed the driver and broke the passengers neck. please describe. tt | |||