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 - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V123000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1995 to 02/28/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 461851 | 06/27/2001 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/10/2001 | 04/24/2001 | 571 | 208 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: mini vans. some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, occupant crash protection. the fasten safety-belt audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This does not meet the requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new alarm module. owner notification began june 27, 2001. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||||
| 98030 | 07/01/1998 | 602342 | Special policy for safety belt guide cover. *yc | 10/26/1998 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 01123 | 06/22/2001 | 623397 | Campaign parts bulletin regarding fasten seat belt warning audible signal. *tt | 10/29/2001 | |
| 01036 | 01/01/2001 | 623540 | Information regarding fasten seat belt warning audible signal parts availability. *slc | 10/29/2001 | |
| 01036 | 06/20/2001 | 623443 | This bulletin states that general motors has decided that certain vehicles fail to confirm to federal/canada motor vehicle safety standard 208, occupant crash protection, 208, occupant restrain system in frontal impact, and article 22-3, tr | 10/29/2001 | |
| 01036 | 08/29/2001 | 620862 | Subject regarding fasten seat belt warning audible signal - parts information update. *tt | 08/31/2001 | |
| 01036 | 08/01/2001 | 620840 | Subject regarding campaign 01036 - fasten seat belt warning audible signal - parts information update. *tt | 08/31/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 10/10/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that the seat belt will unlatch without touching the buckle. ts | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/15/1999 | |||
| Conversion van, shoulder seatbelt on driver's side will not lock or stay in place, causing loss of protection. *ak | |||