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 - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V347000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/18/1999 to 09/07/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 116682 | 05/29/2001 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/30/2000 | 10/30/2000 | 571 | 209 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, hearse, and limousines. some of these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, seat belt assemblies. these vehicles have seat belts that may not meet the 30-pound push button release effort requirement of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | High release efforts could make it more difficult for a crash victim to release the belt and exit the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the seat belts and, if necessary, modify the latch plates or replace the retractor. dealers will also add snap on latch clips to eliminate the potential of inverted latch plate insertion. owner notification is being conducted in phases. the first phase began may 29, 2001, and the second phase began july 6, 2001. 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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V227000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1999 to 05/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 269169 | 01/31/2003 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/05/2002 | 09/05/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles contain driver and front passenger lap and/or shoulder belt retractors that may not remain locked up as designed during a crash in which the belt pretensioners deploy. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In such a crash, this could result in an increase in injury for that occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a retainer kit in the driver and passenger safety belt pretensioner. owner notification began january 31, 2003. 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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 02031. also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| PE04060 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/17/2004 | 02/03/2005 | FAILING SEAT BELT BUCKLES | ||
| On august 17, 2004, odi opened an investigation based on two complaints and one insurance company report alleging driver and/or front passenger seatbelt unbuckling during crashes on model year (my) 2000 and 2001 cadillac deville sedans.on october 8, 2004, gm submitted data to odi related to the alleged defect for the subject vehicles.this data contained information about system design, system operation, seat belt buckle testing and consumer complaints.based on its analysis of the data, odi has determined that a safety-related defect trend has not been identified regarding specific allegations of unwanted seatbelt unbuckling during a crash.at this time, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstancessee attached summary report | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | ||||||
| PE04060 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/17/2004 | 02/03/2005 | FAILING SEAT BELT BUCKLES | ||
| On august 17, 2004, odi opened an investigation based on two complaints and one insurance company report alleging driver and/or front passenger seatbelt unbuckling during crashes on model year (my) 2000 and 2001 cadillac deville sedans.on october 8, 2004, gm submitted data to odi related to the alleged defect for the subject vehicles.this data contained information about system design, system operation, seat belt buckle testing and consumer complaints.based on its analysis of the data, odi has determined that a safety-related defect trend has not been identified regarding specific allegations of unwanted seatbelt unbuckling during a crash.at this time, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstancessee attached summary report | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE04060 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/17/2004 | 02/03/2005 | FAILING SEAT BELT BUCKLES | ||
| On august 17, 2004, odi opened an investigation based on two complaints and one insurance company report alleging driver and/or front passenger seatbelt unbuckling during crashes on model year (my) 2000 and 2001 cadillac deville sedans.on october 8, 2004, gm submitted data to odi related to the alleged defect for the subject vehicles.this data contained information about system design, system operation, seat belt buckle testing and consumer complaints.based on its analysis of the data, odi has determined that a safety-related defect trend has not been identified regarding specific allegations of unwanted seatbelt unbuckling during a crash.at this time, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstancessee attached summary report | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 11/30/2011 | |||
| Passenger side seat belt shoulder strap wont retract back in place so all it has is a lap belt | |||
| 06/26/2003 | 1 | ||
| The consumer received recall 02v227000 for safety belt in 01/03. since the notice was received the vehicle has been to the dealer 4 times but still hasn't obtained a remedy. twice the dealer advised the consumer that the parts were not available and two other times the dealer indicated they were too busy. the consumer had to drive the vehicle out of town although the vehicle was not repaired. *nlm | |||
| 12/13/2001 | 12 | ||
| Car was hit with speed about 45 to the right side, air bag did not deployed and the driver seatbelt broke. stated seat belt broke and at the buckle during the crash. will send photos to odi. the seat belt pretensioner recall was performed on the vehicle. cw | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 12/14/2001 | 6 | 06/02/2000 | |
| Consumer was traveling on the highway and suddenley vehicle accelerated and took off in traffic, consumer had both feet on the brakes, the vehicle did not respond appropriately for brakes, vehicle was out of control. *ak consumer states that the drivers seat heater is inoperative, driver and passenger front seat belt buckles were out of position, and the passenger side plastic retainer was broke, while pulling into a parking space consumer lost all power steering, dealer replaced rack and pinion, engine is making a knocking noise, while accelerating vehicle started in third gear, which the gears seem to lock up internally, vehicle starts vibrating at approximately 50 mph, the right center dash a/c vent closes by it self, the night vision lens is cracked and the console holder and latch broke.*yd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/14/2001 | 6 | 06/02/2000 | |
| Consumer was traveling on the highway and suddenley vehicle accelerated and took off in traffic, consumer had both feet on the brakes, the vehicle did not respond appropriately for brakes, vehicle was out of control. *ak consumer states that the drivers seat heater is inoperative, driver and passenger front seat belt buckles were out of position, and the passenger side plastic retainer was broke, while pulling into a parking space consumer lost all power steering, dealer replaced rack and pinion, engine is making a knocking noise, while accelerating vehicle started in third gear, which the gears seem to lock up internally, vehicle starts vibrating at approximately 50 mph, the right center dash a/c vent closes by it self, the night vision lens is cracked and the console holder and latch broke.*yd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| The consumer requested information on failure mechanism 02031 the front safety belt retractors were inoperative. *bf *sc | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Front safety belt retractors inoperative on 2000 cadillac deville (02031). *bf | |||
| 07/09/2004 | 55525 | 1 | |
| The vehicle was rear ended at 40 mph, which caused a chain reaction and the vehicle hit another motorist. the frontal air bags failed to deploy and the driver's side seat belt failed to retract upon impact. the driver sustained injuries to her neck, back, shoulder right knee , face, teeth, head, and left hand. *jb | |||
| 02/23/2003 | 49000 | 1 | 01/19/2001 |
| The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. the air bags did not deploy, the seat belt didn't retract and consumer was injured.*jb | |||
| 02/25/2002 | 25 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Drivers seat belts lock and pull driver back for no reason. car can be going at various speeds. happens suddenly. have to release seat belt and refasten to unlock the belt.*ak | |||