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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V102000 | ASC COLAMCO | from 01/01/1987 to 01/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 185 | 09/13/1991 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/14/1991 | 06/27/1991 | 571 | 209 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The seat belts for the front and mid-ship seats did not rest on pelvis as required by fmvss 209. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Seat belts may not restrain seat occupant, and couldinjure the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Relocate seat belt anchor bolts to adjust belts for seat locations. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: safety belt/fmvss 209.vehicle description: van conversions. | |||||||||||||||
| 91V164000 | SHERROD VANS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 4842 | 06/04/1992 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/20/1991 | 09/26/1991 | 571 | 210 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Seat belt anchorage bar for rear sofa failed to sustain loads required by fmvss 210. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 210. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace noncomplying sofa bar with bar that meets requirements. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat belt anchorage; fmvss 210.vehicle description: vans.note: this recall is being conducted by sherrod vans, inc. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 02/25/2008 | 182083 | 3 | 02/23/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1990 chevrolet astro. while driving 45 mph, the contact quickly depressed the brake pedal to avoid a deer. the vehicle slowed down in the direction of oncoming traffic. when she depresses the brake pedal, the wheel bearings freeze and the vehicle steers into oncoming traffic. she took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the vehicle had been inspected and repaired. while at the dealer for new tires and an alignment, the contact was informed that the front passenger sway bar failed, and the vehicle should never have passed inspection. the vehicle had no internal lights, but the dealer made the repair. the headlights worked occasionally, but have not been repaired. the contact also stated that she places four quarts of oil in the vehicle every day. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer since the headlights and sway bar failures. the current mileage was 184,583 and failure mileage was 182,083. updated 10/14/08. *lj the consumer stated the seat belts need to be repaired. updated 10/15/08. *jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/11/1995 | |||
| The seat belts will come unlatched when there is pressure put on the belt, as in a sudden stop situation. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| Had placed child seat in vehicle, threaded seat belt through and locked it. seat belt failed to be cinched tight enough to keep child seat from tipping over when rounding corners.*ak | |||
| 06/21/1996 | 0 | ||
| Driver's side seat track/anchor failed; also, seat belt faie=led to restrain driver, was ejected from vehicle. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 01/02/2000 | |||
| While driving down the road, hit black piece of ice, swerved and hit a tree. driver's side shoulder belt failed. as a result, driver's face hit the steering wheel. *ak | |||