Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
95V173000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/1988 to 07/31/1990V (Vehicle)221632510/19/1995MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/15/199509/12/1995571210
Defect SummaryThese 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 SummaryConsequence 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesSystem: 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 datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
08/15/1998
 Driver's side buckle would not latch. dealer and manufacturer were notified, and were unable to find a replacement part. asking nhtsa to assist in this matter. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
06/15/200006/15/1998
 Seat belt on the driver's side would not unlatch, and was no longer functioning. seat belt had to be cut. dealer was notified about the problem, owner will have to pay for replacement. *ak *ml
06/16/1995
 Consumer was in accident and driver and passenger side seat belt came out of the buckle. tt
01/10/19951
 Jammed belt. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
02/23/1995
 The front passenger seatbelts do not retract and do not restrain. please describe. tt