NHTSA Recall 96V219000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V219000; Date: Nov. 4, 1996
In the event of a vehicle collision, unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury than those using seat belts.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Chevrolet Camaro; 1997 Pontiac Firebird
Component: Seat Belts:front:retractor
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,573
Recall Summary:
These vehicles were manufactured with seat belt retractors out of design position which can cause the retractor to lock-up on slopes less severe than the fmvss requirement. This does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the seat belts for proper front seat belt retractor position. Retractors found to be improperly positioned will be reinstalled correctly.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification began in October 1996. 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 pontiac 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: Nov 20, 1996
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