Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
00V122000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 09/01/1998 to 05/31/1999V (Vehicle)27913212/29/2000OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/27/200005/02/2000571208
Defect SummaryVehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. these vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the right front passenger restraint systems may not meet the neck extension requirements.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a tray insert on the top of the passenger side of the instrument panel. the tray insert corrects the noncompliance.
NotesOwner notification began december 29, 2000. 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, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, and gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEAT BELTS
0015212/22/2000617764Campaign parts bulletin regarding fmvss neck extension requirements. *tt03/26/2001
0004412/18/2000617750Subject regarding fmvss neck extension requirements. *tt03/26/2001

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
EA01018GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/20/200112/09/2002SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION
 Alleges that the 2nd row passenger-side seat belt release buckle anchor detached from seat frame during a side impact.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
 Upon purchasing vehicle dealer refused to install neck extention since december 2001. there are recalls 99 v 141 000manufacturer's recall 9196, and recall and 00 v 122 000/ manufacturer's recall 10497. please provide any further information.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
 This vehicle designed passenger's side seat belt caused injuries to passenger when struck from behind by another vehicle. dealer has been contacted.*ak