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 - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V173000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1988 to 08/30/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 2216325 | 10/19/1995 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/15/1995 | 09/12/1995 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. this does not comply with fmvss no.210, seat belt assembly anchorages. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. the safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; active restraints; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no.210.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300; chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 07/29/1998 | 1 | ||
| During vehicle rollover collision driver's side seat belt did not restrain properly causing driver to slide resulting in injuries. mjs | |||
| 03/11/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Seat belt recall work failed, during collision seat belts did not lock resulting in injuries to head and neck of occupants, air bags failed to deflate. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 12/26/1995 | |||
| Shoulder belt did not lockup after a rearend, allowing the driver and passenger to be thrown forward. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 04/27/1995 | |||
| Front passenger side seatbelt is anchored too high, occupants do not fit properly. tt | |||