NHTSA Recall 95V241000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V241000; Date: Dec. 13, 1995
If the buckle released, the system would fail to provide adequate occupant restraint protection.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Chevrolet C10; 1995 Chevrolet C10; 1994 Chevrolet C20; 1995 Chevrolet C20; 1994 Chevrolet C30; 1995 Chevrolet C30; 1994 GMC C15; 1995 GMC C15; 1994 GMC C25; 1995 GMC C25; 1994 GMC C35; 1995 GMC C35; 1994 GMC Sierra; 1995 GMC Sierra
Component: Seat Belts:front
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 630,099
Recall Summary:
If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to activate and allow the buckle to separate from the latch.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(s).
Recall Notes:
System: interior; seat belts; front. Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks, extended cab, equipped withgas engines or 6. 5l h. O. Turbo diesel engines. 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 Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 14, 1996
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