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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V111000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1996 to 08/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 71569 | 11/13/2000 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/17/2000 | 04/28/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the lap belt webbing can twist allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When the belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the seat belt may be unusable. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install inserts to the belt web guide of each lap belt retractor. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began november 13, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||||
| 00034 | 11/10/2000 | 617611 | General motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain vehicles. some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the lap belt webbing may twist, allowing the webbing to become jammed in the r | 03/19/2001 | |
| 00034 | 11/01/2000 | 616374 | Some vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the lap belt webbing may twist, allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor. *tt | 02/23/2001 | |
| 00146 | 11/10/2000 | 616382 | Some vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the lap belt webbing may twist, allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor. when the belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the belt may be unusable. *tt | 02/23/2001 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| EA00009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/16/2000 | 04/18/2000 | FRONT LAP BELT MALFUNCTION | 00V111000 | |
| Allege that the lap belt webbing fails to retract and, in some cases, can not be extended for use, redering the active restraint inoperative. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Seat belt failed. *et | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 5 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Re: nhtsa campaign number 00v111000 chevrolet tells me there is no recall. my belts continue to fail. what can i do? *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 07/03/2000 | 3 | 09/04/1999 | |
| Vehicle is experiencing the exact same problems as mentioned in manufacturer's recall 10461. lap belt webbing can twist, allowing webbing to jam in the retractor. dealer has replaced the seatbelt with the problem on the passenger side, but not the driver's side. also, did not install inserts to the belt web guide of each lap belt retractor.*ak | |||
| 09/04/1999 | |||
| Driver's side shoulder belt is over lapping and won't retract. a consumer had the vehicle in repair shop three times for repairs, and the dealer couldn't determine the cause. driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the steering wheel is jumping out of the consumer's hand. *ak | |||