NHTSA recall 97V036000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 97V036000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1997-03-11 |
| Owners notified | 1997-03-26 |
| Component | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
| Units potentially affected | 20959 |
What is wrong
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM WOULD NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT COULD OCCUR.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 1997.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 PARK AVENUE | Built 1996-04-01 to 1997-01-31. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 731614A | 2000-04-05. Service bulletin. THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER SWITCH TRIM PLATE HAS BECOME DTACHED FROM THE SEAT AND/OR SEAT ROCKS. YD |
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| 990850021 | 2000-02-29. Service bulletin. A CONDITION WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK AND / OR SEAT CUSHION HEAT ELEMENT IS NON-FUNCTIONING. *TT |
| 990850018 | 2000-01-11. Service bulletin. SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER SWITCH TRIM PLATE DETACHING FROM SEAT AND / OR SEAT CHUCKS / ROCKS. *TT |
| 9810010 | 1998-08-24. Service bulletin. INFORMATION ON MEMORY SEAT OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY. *YC |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.