NHTSA Recall 97V057000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V057000; Date: Apr. 8, 1997
In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly restrained and personal injury could result.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Chevrolet Astro; 1997 Chevrolet Astro; 1996 GMC Safari; 1997 GMC Safari
Component: Seat Belts:rear
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 18,972
Recall Summary:
The outboard safety belt webbing on the right-hand rear bucket seat can separate during a vehicle crash.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a protector on the rear seat cushion frame.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to being late-April 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 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: Apr 28, 1997
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