NHTSA recall 96V044000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 96V044000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1996-03-05 |
| Owners notified | 1996-03-04 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Units potentially affected | 15122 |
What is wrong
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OR MORE INCORRECT SAFETY BELT AND/OR SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ENDS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
What can happen
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF AN INCORRECT PART IS USED, THE BELT MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT SHOULD A VEHICLE CRASH OCCUR.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL FRONT AND REAR SAFETY BELT LATCH ENDS AND SAFETY BELT BUCKLES FOR CORRECT PARTS AND REPLACE ANY INCORRECT PARTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; ACTIVE RESTRAINTS; BELT BUCKLES, FMVSS NO. 209. 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
| 1997 BUICK LESABRE | Built 1996-01-01 to 1996-02-01. |
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| 1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE | Built 1996-01-01 to 1996-02-01. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 971101731615 | 1998-03-30. Service bulletin. CONDITION WITH OUTER REAR SEAT BELTS ARE DIFFICULT TO FASTEN. *YC |
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A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.