NHTSA recall 97V057000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 97V057000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1997-04-08 |
| Owners notified | 1997-04-28 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER |
| Units potentially affected | 18972 |
What is wrong
THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE RIGHT-HAND REAR BUCKET SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR ON THE REAR SEAT CUSHION FRAME.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEING LATE-APRIL 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
| 1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO | Built 1995-07-01 to 1996-06-30. |
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| 1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO | Built 1996-03-01 to 1996-11-30. |
| 1996 GMC SAFARI | Built 1995-07-01 to 1996-06-30. |
| 1997 GMC SAFARI | Built 1996-03-01 to 1996-11-30. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 01036 | 2001-10-29. Service bulletin. INFORMATION REGARDING FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL PARTS AVAILABILITY. *SLC |
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| 01123 | 2001-10-29. Service bulletin. CAMPAIGN PARTS BULLETIN REGARDING FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL. *TT |
| 01036 | 2001-08-31. Service bulletin. SUBJECT REGARDING FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL - PARTS INFORMATION UPDATE. *TT |
| 01036 | 2001-08-31. Service bulletin. SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN 01036 - FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL - PARTS INFORMATION UPDATE. *TT |
| 98030 | 1998-10-26. Service bulletin. SPECIAL POLICY FOR SAFETY BELT GUIDE COVER. *YC |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.