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 | |||||
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| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V096001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1996 to 06/30/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 586058 | 09/22/1997 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/1997 | 08/21/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. the outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification will begin during september 1997. 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 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V117000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1996 to 06/30/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 312715 | 08/08/2003 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/31/2003 | 04/01/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a driver | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the energy-absorbing loop fully deploys in a severe multiple rollover crash, it is possible that a belted driver may experience partial or even complete ejection from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the energy-absorbing seat belt assemblies with one that does not have the energy-absorbing loop. owner notification began on august 8, 2003. 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, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03020.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 01341A | 11/18/2003 | 10004129 | Supplement tool - drivers safety belt buckle 03020. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | ||||||
| EA97004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/28/1997 | 08/05/1997 | SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATION | 97V096001 | |
| Nhtsa's new car assessment program (ncap) tested a 1997 chevrolet s-10 extended cab pickup equipped with a driver-side air bag.the front passenger seat belt was completely cut during the test. | ||||||
| EA97004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/28/1997 | 08/05/1997 | SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATION | 97V096000 | |
| Nhtsa's new car assessment program (ncap) tested a 1997 chevrolet s-10 extended cab pickup equipped with a driver-side air bag.the front passenger seat belt was completely cut during the test. | ||||||
| EA97004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/28/1997 | 08/05/1997 | SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATION | 97V096002 | |
| Nhtsa's new car assessment program (ncap) tested a 1997 chevrolet s-10 extended cab pickup equipped with a driver-side air bag.the front passenger seat belt was completely cut during the test. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 02/27/2003 | 15 | 01/30/2003 | |
| The paint of the car is chipping, the electical is not working (brake lights, turn signals, and interior lights), the windshield wipers are not working (motor), and the fuses keep breaking, and the seat beal buckles are not working as well.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer wants information on seat belt recall or defects. nar 07/02/2003. *mr *cb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/23/2000 | |||
| Sealt belt anchor on right rear will not latch or lock into the buckle properly. dealer notified, and will not repair unless cost goes to consumer. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that driver's seat belt did not retract. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 10/29/2005 | 88000 | 2 | |
| Dt: the contact stated when she placed the granddaughter in the rear seat the buckle would not latch. she was able to use another belt in the rear . two days later the other two rear seat belt buckles failed. the dealer was contacted, and there was no free remedy offered. the dealer was going to provide an estimate for repairs. the contact found nhtsa recall 96v142000 dealing with the same problem in the 1991 jimmy. *ak | |||