NHTSA Recall 94V015000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V015000; Date: Jan. 21, 1994
Consequence of non-compliance: passengers seated in these positon maybe unable to extract and fasten their seat belts until the vehicle is moved to a more level surface. Unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury in the event of a collision than those using safety belts.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Chevrolet Lumina Apv; 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette; 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport
Component: Seat Belts:front:retractor
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 22,862
Recall Summary:
The third row safety belt retractors may be installed incorrectly and may lock-up when the vehicle is on slopes of less than 15 degrees, which does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove third row safety belt retractors and reinstall them properly.
Recall Notes:
System: interior systems; active restraints; belt retractors. Vehicle description: passenger vans. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020, Oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac service center at 1-800-762-2737. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 21, 1994
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