Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEAT BELTS
00094000103/01/2000831607611293Excessive lateral movement (side to side) when using certain aftermarket child seats. this condition occurs in vehicles equipped with second and third row bucket seats. *tt06/01/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
04/03/200657000109/01/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph, the vehicle went off the road and struck a tree. when this occurred, the front driver side seatbelt shoulder strap did not lock. the driver hit the steering wheel causing minor chest injuries, then the airbag deployed. also, the middle row driver side seatbelt came unlocked. this caused the occupants leg to be crushed, resulting in surgery. there was a police report taken at the scene. the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and inspected by the manufacturer, but it was determined not to be a defect.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
10/03/2001
 Retractor mount not secured to upper panel, top threads into pillar not done, installed missing bolt in seat belt mount.
SEAT BELTS - REAR - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
04/03/200657000109/01/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph, the vehicle went off the road and struck a tree. when this occurred, the front driver side seatbelt shoulder strap did not lock. the driver hit the steering wheel causing minor chest injuries, then the airbag deployed. also, the middle row driver side seatbelt came unlocked. this caused the occupants leg to be crushed, resulting in surgery. there was a police report taken at the scene. the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and inspected by the manufacturer, but it was determined not to be a defect.