NHTSA Recall 01V386000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V386000; Date: Dec. 18, 2001
If these bolts were incorrectly installed, they would not withstand the load requirements of the standard. If an anchorage failed in a crash, the occupant would not be properly restrained and could have an increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Saturn VUE
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 327
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages. " some vehicles were produced with rear outer seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts that were incorrectly installed.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the rear shoulder guide anchor bolts. Owner notification began December 19, 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 Saturn at 1-800-553-6000.
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: Dec 19, 2001
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