NHTSA Recall 97V036000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V036000; Date: Mar. 11, 1997
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system would not withstand the required load and injury to the seat occupant could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Buick Park Avenue
Component: Seats:mid/rear Assembly
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 20,959
Recall Summary:
These vehicles were assembled with center rear seat belt anchor bolts not properly installed. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will tighten the center rear seat belt anchor bolts to specification.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during March 1997. 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 26, 1997
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