NHTSA Recall 00V057000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V057000; Date: Feb. 28, 2000
In a crash, an occupant may receive more severe injuries if there is excessive slack in the shoulder belt.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Buick Riviera; 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora
Component: Seat Belts:front:webbing
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 85,253
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear shoulder belt(s) do not retract. A retainer could separate from a rear seat shoulder belt retractor which results in the retractor return spring becoming disengaged.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect both rear shoulder belt retractors for correct function and install a spring cover retaining strap to each retractor. If a retractor does not function correctly, it will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 00023. Owner notification began November 15, 2000. 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 Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537 or Buick at 1-800-521-7300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 15, 2000
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