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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V044000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1996 to 02/28/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 135475 | 08/30/2000 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/16/2000 | 02/28/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some of these vehicles were built with rear seat shoulder belts that could twist, allowing the webbing to be jammed in the retractor. when the shoulder belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the seat belt becomes unusable. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could prevent a person from using the seat belt system, and a risk of injury to an unbelted person in a crash would be increased. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove any twists from the rear shoulder belt(s) and install clips to the belt web guide to prevent twisting. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began august 30, 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 oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | ||||||
| EA99019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/07/1999 | 02/22/2000 | REAR SHOULDER BELT MALFUNCTION | 00V044000 | |
| Allege interference between the rear shoulder belt webbing and the webbing guide impedes proper retractor operation.in some cases, this may result in an inability to extend the shoulder belts for use | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 20000 | 1 | 11/01/2002 |
| Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall 00v440000 concerning seat belts. this vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated on the recall. the manufacturer said this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 6 | 04/01/1999 | |
| This vehicle has a passive restraint system (seatbelts) in the rear seat. the upper strap of these 3-point belts emerge from rear platform beneath the rear window. the strap is guided through the platform by a plastic eyelet. this eyelet has a slot in the side facing the passenger. on at least six occasions that i can recall, my children have put on these seatbelts while sitting in the back. while pulling the belt forward, the strap pulls itself into the slot and continues down a matching slot in the seat-back. the belt then cannot be tensioned once the clip is attached. the belt remains loose around the wearer's waist, offering no protection during a crash. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 04/04/2005 | 60000 | 2 | 02/01/2004 |
| Due to two previous services for nhtsa recall 00v044000 concerning seat belts dealer will not service a third time. *ak right rear seat belt will not pull out. consumer have been driving gm vehicles for 35 years and have never experienced a seat belt failure unrelated to excess wear. this vehicle has had 2 replacement indicates a design flaw or manufacturing problem. consumer feels this a safety item , should be replaced free of charge with a belt that does not incorporate the flaws that seem to accompany the original design. *bf | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front seat belts were twisted, dealer fixed. *slc | |||
| 03/02/2001 | 1 | ||
| Bolt that is welded to frame of vehicle that holds lap and shoulder belt unit in place worked away from nut, causing entire unite to disconnect from floorboard. *ak dealer stated that the unit was installed improperly at the factory. *slc | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/11/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| On 11/11/2001 i was involved in a automobile crash with my 1999 olds intrigue. i was wearing my safety restraint properly, upon impact my safety belt didn't lock up and i was thrown into the windshield thus breaking the windshield. the vehicle was a total loss and is now at a salvage pool. please advise if i need to put a hold on this vehicle going to auction until this problem can be examined further. sincerely, melanie young. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 07/03/2003 | 12000 | 1 | |
| When consumer attempted to put on the seatbelt and it came apart. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 5 | 02/11/1999 | ||
| Recall 00v044000; rear seat shoulder belts become jammed within the retractor mechanism, causing seat belts to become unuseable. this vehicle not included in recall. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 03/03/2005 | 83800 | 1 | 11/11/2004 |
| Recall campaign 00v044000 concerning rear seat belt: both rear shoulder belts are twisted and unable to retract from the retractors, and the clips that guide the seat belt are popping off the side panel. this prevents rear passenger from using the seat belt system, and a risk of injury to unbelted passengers in a vehicle crash. dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that recall repairs was already performed by the previous owner.*ak | |||
| 11/17/2004 | 89000 | 10 | |
| Consumer stated rear seat belts will not pull out. *ak | |||