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 | |||
| 01/01/1993 | |||
| Caller feels door mounted seat belts are not safe, in case of cause and door opens, it wouldn't protect passengers. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 16000 | 1 | ||
| Front seat belts are attached to the doors, and when the doors are opened, the seat belts extend forward. consumer feels this feature posses a safety risk because if the doors flings open in an accident they will not restrain the occupants in their seat. *ak *nm | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| Recall related. please describe. ref. 95v17300. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 04/15/2000 | 15 | 03/01/1994 | |
| Driver's side door falls open, even when locked; seat belt tightens as if there was impact and pulls driver toward the open door. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| The front seat belts block the view . please describe. tt | |||