NHTSA Recall 07V328000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V328000; Date: Jul. 20, 2007
These buckle malfunctions could prevent a person from using the seat belt system, and risk of injury to an unbelted person in a crash would be increased.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Chevrolet Optra; 2007 Chevrolet Optra
Component: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: Gm Daewoo Auto & Technology Company
Affected Units:: 78
Recall Summary:
Certain vehicles located in guam and saipan were built with a seat belt buckle with an improper ultrasonic weld of the spring rib and fixation rib of buckle undercover in both front seat belts. A spring rib or fixation rib could break and remain inside the buckle, and the seat belt tongue may not be inserted into the buckle, or the push button may become stuck, resulting in an occupant not being able to unlatch the buckle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the front seat belt buckle. The recall began on January 2, 2008. Owners may contact gm daewoo at 1-671-648-8453.
Recall Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 2, 2008
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