NHTSA Recall 96V044000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V044000; Date: Mar. 5, 1996
Consequence of non-compliance: if an incorrect part is used, the belt may not latch properly, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant should a vehicle crash occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Buick Lesabre; 1996 Buick Park Avenue
Component: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 15,122
Recall Summary:
These vehicles were assembled with one or more incorrect safety belt and/or safety belt buckle ends. This does not conform with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect all front and rear safety belt latch ends and safety belt buckles for correct parts and replace any incorrect parts.
Recall Notes:
System: interior; active restraints; belt buckles, fmvss no. 209. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 4, 1996
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