NHTSA Recall 94V027000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V027000; Date: Jan. 4, 1994
Consequence of non-compliance: the occupants of these seats will not be able to use the affected belt. In the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants are at increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv; 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv; 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette; 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette; 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport; 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport
Component: Seat Belts:rear
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 157,740
Recall Summary:
Vehicle fails to conform to fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies. " the safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven passenger van may lock up and cannot be withdrawn from the retractor.
How to Fix:
Owners are being asked to inspect their vehicles to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits a lockup condition. Based on this inspection, dealers will replace the safety belts if the belt locks up. Replacement of the suspect safety belt will be available to consumers for the life of the vehicle.
Recall Notes:
System: interior systems; seat belts; lap; rear. Vehicle description: six and seven 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 chargeor the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020; pontiac service center at1-800-762-2737; and Oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 25, 1994
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