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 04/01/1988 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 | |||
| 09/27/2004 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Heat is causing the plastic seat belt latch cover to deteriorate. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear seat belts outboard anchorage may be insufficient to hold required load. | |||
| 05/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| The additional seat belt installed in order to use infant restraint seat in front right seat cannot be removed/had to be pried off with a screw driver. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 08/30/1999 | |||
| Driver's seatbelt system malfunctioned, causing the driver's head to hit the windshield and crack the windshield. drive rsustained injuries. also, airbag did deploy, but did not protect the driver. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front seat shoulder belts attached to door, allowing driver or passenger to be ejected from car if door opens in accident. *dsh | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 05/02/2005 | 95000 | 5 | 08/01/2002 |
| Dt: the rear middle seat belt will not stay cinched. it starts to loosen, and the car seat just flops over. the buckle never opens.*ak | |||