NHTSA Recall 95V173000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V173000; Date: Sep. 15, 1995
Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. The safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Buick Century; 1990 Buick Century; 1991 Buick Century; 1992 Buick Century; 1993 Buick Century; 1994 Buick Century; 1995 Buick Century; 1996 Buick Century; 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity; 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity; 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera; 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera; 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera; 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera; 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera; 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1989 Pontiac 6000; 1990 Pontiac 6000; 1991 Pontiac 6000
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 2,216,325
Recall Summary:
These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. Additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.
Recall Notes:
System: interior; active restraints; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no. 210. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: 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 Buick at 1-800-521-7300; Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 19, 1995
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