Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS
91V206000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 01/01/1988 to 07/01/1990V (Vehicle)72288412/18/1991MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/26/199111/26/1991
Defect SummaryThe front shoulder belt retractors may have reduced sensitivity of the lock-up feature and would not function in a sudden deceleration or crash.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the shoulder belt retractor would result inthe seat occupant only being restrained by the lap belt in a crash or suddenstop, and an increased possibility of injury.
Corrective Summary
NotesSystem: safety belts (passive restraint).vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with door mounted shoulder and lapsafety belt systems.corective action: replace the front shoulder belt retractors and assemblies.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS
DP89014GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/22/198902/27/1990SAFETY BELTS
 Safety belts
EA92025GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/16/199207/08/1993FR.SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS
12/27/2003187631308/19/1999
 Recall of 1988 chevy beretta door hinges/seat belts/hood latches.*ak
09/14/19954
 Electrical seat belt failed to retract prior to recall (91v-206). *ak
 Recall #91v206000, seatbelt retractor locks up and will not pull out, replaced once two years ago. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
09/01/19891
 Seat belt restraints broke. *ak
04/14/19944
 Driver's seat belt failed during accident, causing injury. *skd
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
05/24/2001208/01/1988
 Female side of driver seal belt cover broke off 1-2 yeaers ago, so i have been buckling driver belt into passenger belt. cover on female side broke off so any pressure applied to female side with a belt buckled into it releases the belt. the driver harness broke today where the shoulder harness meets the lap belt. both pieces that broke were plastic. the belt may have been replaced under campaign 90c36. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
01/31/1995
 Had an accident, passenger side seat belt came apart and struck chest. tt
 The driver and passenger side door panels are loose the driver side seat belt not working right . tt
09/14/1993
 Drivers shoulder belt failed to restrain occupant upon head on collision while stationary. please describe details. tt