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 - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V027000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1991 to 06/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 157740 | 03/25/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/04/1994 | 02/17/1994 | 571 | 209 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle fails to conform to fmvss no. 209, seat belt assemblies. the safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven passenger van may lock up and cannot be withdrawn from the retractor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: the occupants of these seats will not be able to use the affected belt. in the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants are at increased risk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners are being asked to inspect their vehicles to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits a lockup condition. based on this inspection, dealers will replace the safety belts if the belt locks up. replacement of the suspect safety belt will be available to consumers for the life of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior systems; seat belts; lap; rear.vehicle description: six and seven passenger vans.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of chargeor the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020; pontiac service center at1-800-762-2737; and oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 80000 | ||
| I have had to replace 4 of the 6 seat belt retractors since july of 2000. the failure mode is the retractor spring breaking or pulling out of seatbelt mounting shaft. each replacement retractor costs $130. replacement parts look like they will fail in the same manner, very poor design. | |||
| The middle row passenger's side seat belts do not retract and are loose. dealer has repaired them before, and problem has reoccurred. *ak | |||
| 04/12/1998 | |||
| Shoulder belt is broken on the driver's side. plastic part from where seat belt is pulled, isn't supporting the consumer. *ak | |||
| 07/07/1996 | 1 | ||
| Both front automatic seat belts are twisted and the passenger's seat belt will not retract. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 4 | |||
| Seat belts failed. | |||
| 12/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Middle seat belt replaced prior to recall. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| Seat belts in second row in rear of vehicle are defective. seat belts will not retract or restrain occupant. owner concerned for safety. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Rear/left side seat belt locked at full extension and would not retract. | |||
| 09/28/1992 | |||
| Front right side seat belt is defective; it will not retract. | |||
| 06/30/1996 | |||
| Seat belts: front passenger's and driver's side seat belts were extended and would not retract. cause of defect unknown ,had vehicle repaired. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 3 | ||
| Seat belts in the rear of van will not retract. | |||
| 04/02/1996 | |||
| Seat belts: seat belts in the second and third row of vehicle will not retract. there was a recall on seat belts but his vehicle was not in the reacll , but driver is having the same problem. *ak | |||
| 03/12/1997 | 2 | 09/07/1996 | |
| Front seat belts do not retract on the driver's side and passenger's side. owner is concerned for his safety. has not taken vehicle to dealers yet to have it repaired. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1992 | |
| Seat belt retractor failed. | |||
| The driver's side seat belt retractor stopped working , also the fuel line is rubbing near the firewall . please describe . *ak | |||
| 12/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Middle left seat belt retractor failed prior to recall. (94v027000) *dh | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt retractor failed. | |||
| 12/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Drivers seat belt fails to retract. *dsh | |||
| 01/30/1995 | |||
| Passenger right front seatbelt will not retract, leaving it in an extentend position. tt | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front passenger/two middle seat belt retractors failed. | |||
| The seat belt on the driver side don't retract . tt | |||
| Passenger right front shoulder/lap seat belt, won't fully retract back into assembly, once pulled out, to provide secure fit. tt | |||
| 07/17/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicles rear center right side seat belt will not retract. tt | |||
| 01/30/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver/middle passenger seat lap/shoulder belts failed to retract. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| Vehicle was repaired under a recall on the rear lap restraint system. two years after repairs were made. the rear lap belts will not lock when brakes are applied. the dealer has been notified. (94v-027). *ak | |||