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 | |||
| 07/13/1995 | |||
| Door seat belts are unsafe because they are door mounted, when door opens it would not properly restrain occupant. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 11/01/1994 | |||
| I took the car in for the august 1998 recall on emissions equipment. they first said they didn't have the part, then they said they had the part and had replaced it, they did not. i had them do the seat belt recall, but have no idea whether they really did it or not. i have no idea whether the previous recalls, on the front end, for example were ever done. i called the manufacturer and they said my grievance was with the local people as everyone has their own local policies. i have no idea whether my car is safe or not, all i know is they cannot be trusted and i can't very well take it back there. *ak | |||
| 04/25/1997 | 0 | 02/04/1994 | |
| Front seat belts failed in collision, causing injuries. | |||
| 04/25/1997 | 1 | 02/04/1994 | |
| Seat belt failed to restrain driver/passenger during collision, causing injuries. | |||
| 10/24/1994 | 4 | ||
| Seat belt in the window presents a 9 inch blind spot when looking for objects on right/driver must lean forward or backward to see objects on the right. | |||
| 12/10/1994 | 0 | ||
| Shoulder belt design on door/window creates blind spots. *skd | |||
| 03/04/1994 | 4 | ||
| Shoulder strap mounted on door instead of door post, causes higher probability of driver being thrown from vehicle during collision if door opens. *skd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/22/1995 | |||
| The drivers seatbelt buckle came apart and caused the occupant to get hurt. please describe. tt | |||
| 01/12/1995 | 1 | ||
| While turning into driveway, vehicle hit by pickup truck; shoulder/lap belt disengaged; did not hold; occupant was thrown into windhield. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 04/14/2004 | 1 | ||
| Driver and passenger front seat belts will no longer retract. dealer stated both seat belts need to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1997 | |||
| Front seat belt does not retract after putting it on. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||
| 05/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Replaced seat belt alarm twice. *ak | |||