Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS
89V034000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 11/01/1988 to 12/01/1988V (Vehicle)2995103/30/1989MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/10/198903/22/1989571209
Defect SummaryFront seat belt latch plates may not engage the buckle assemblies.
Consequence SummaryIn event of an accident, unbelted or improperly beltedoccupants are more at risk to injury than if belts are properly buckled.
Corrective SummaryReplace improperly functioning buckle assemblies.
NotesSystem: front seat belt latch/fmvss 209.vehicle description: passenger cars.
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
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
10/01/1989
 Automatic seat belts failed to retract prior to/after recall repairs 91v-206. *ak
 Had frontal seat belt retractor recall work done, has broken five times. tt
12/16/19941
 Driver's seat belt failed during accident prior to recall (91v-206), resulting in injury (attorney for client). *skd
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
10/02/20031
 Consumer stated while driving, the driver's side seat slid backwards while the vehicle was in motion, causing the driver to lose control. the vehicle flipped over twice and landed on a big boulder.*ak the consumer stated she was thrown out of the back windshield and the seat belt did not keep her in the car. *cb *jb
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
111/01/1999
 To avoid crash, consumer slammed on brakes causing a passenger who was strapped into a seatbelt to hit their head on dashboard, seat belt latch buckle detached and separated, both front seat belts do not lock or function properly. *slc
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
09/15/20021
 I'm glad i was in my driveway when i found that i couldn't un-buckle my seatbelt. an emergency situation would have been much more inconveinient.*ak
 Driver's side seat belt when trying to remove it becomes stuck in latch housing. there is a recall for this problem. manufacturer told consumer that this vehicle will not be covered by recall. *ak
02/01/1995
 Drivers side seat belt will not unlatch, have to use great force. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
06/30/1996209/01/1988
 Driver's side seat belt retractor jammed prior to/after recall repairs (91v-206). *ak
11/14/19941
 Seat belt fails to retract. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
01/01/19951
 Shoulder belt assembly separated. *dsh