NHTSA Recall 04V188000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V188000; Date: Apr. 16, 2004
If this occurred in a crash, the driver could receive greater injuries.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Chevrolet Malibu
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 84,474
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, analysis of an a side impact crash test conducted by the NHTSA;s new car assessment program (ncap) indicated that the outboard anchorage of the driver's seat belt could disconnect because of contact between the seat trim and the anchorage connector when the seat was adjusted to its lowest position.
How to Fix:
Dealers will insert a retainer on both the driver's and passenger's belt anchorages. Owner notification began on June 16, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 04027. Customers can 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: May 7, 2004
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