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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V206000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1988 to 07/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 722884 | 12/18/1991 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/26/1991 | 11/26/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front shoulder belt retractors may have reduced sensitivity of the lock-up feature and would not function in a sudden deceleration or crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V065000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1989 to 09/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 26464 | 04/19/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/05/1990 | 04/11/1990 | 571 | 209 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Owner's manuals were printed with rear center seat belt information omitted. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This would not comply with fmvss 209. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Insert missing information into owners manual. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat belt assemblies; fmvss 209.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| EA92025 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/16/1992 | 07/08/1993 | FR.SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 11/09/1999 | |||
| While at a stop vehicle was hit from behind, by a standard 83 chevrolet truck pickup(3/4 ton). driver's and the passenger's seat came off the track. also, the driver's side seat belt did not retrain the driver, and driver's head hit the windshield. the vehicle will be totalled. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| Automatic shoulder belt failed to operate properly prior to recall. consumer was not notified of recall 91v-206000. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Driver's and passenger's automatic shoulder belts came apart prior to recall (91v-206). *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 2 | 04/01/1990 | ||
| A plastic glued piece came off both front seat belts/they come apart now. | |||
| 10/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Safety belts failed. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| Seat belts in the front seat do not work, and the driver's seat belt is totaly broken. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 04/21/1991 | 1 | 05/22/1991 | |
| Driver's seat belt sticks. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| The passenger's side seat belts were on recall. the belts were replaced by the manufacturer . the buckle came off on the passenger's side after the repair was made. the manfufacturer refused to repair the defect. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 2 | 10/01/1994 | |
| The belt buckles on the driver's and passenger's side are broken, they won't stay fastened. *ak | |||
| The driver's and passenger's seat belt buckles are broken. they won't stay buckled. *ak | |||
| 05/26/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver's shoulder/lap belt metal part of male portion of buckle has detached. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| The shoulder belt on the passenger's side continues to get stuck in the retractor . dealer not able to correct prolbem. also the shoulder belt on the driver's side is positioned incorrectly for an average height person. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Retractor failed after recall repair. | |||
| 04/21/1992 | 1 | 05/22/1991 | |
| Passenger's seat belt does not retract. | |||
| 06/12/1994 | 2 | ||
| Seat belt failed to retract during an accident, resulting in an injury. *ak | |||
| 06/12/1995 | |||
| Vehicle was impacted at 6:00 position, vehicle was at complete stop, lap/shoulder belt on drivers side did not retract causing injuries. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat belt retractor tensioner failed, causing belt to freeze up and not release. *skd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| The shoulder belt on the passenger's side continues to get stuck in the retractor . dealer not able to correct prolbem. also the shoulder belt on the driver's side is positioned incorrectly for an average height person. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1994 | |||
| Plastic covering that holds metal piece to seat belt broke causing shoulder belt to separate from lap belt. tt | |||