NHTSA Recall 01V159000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V159000; Date: May. 17, 2001
In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Chevrolet C Series; 2001 Chevrolet Suburban; 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe; 2001 GMC C Series; 2001 GMC Suburban; 2001 GMC Yukon; 2001 GMC Yukon Xl
Component: Seat Belts:front:retractor
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 9,196
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. Some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked. With repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. Gm is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections. Owner notification began July 2, 2001. 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.
Recall Notes:
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: Jul 2, 2001
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