NHTSA Recall 97V104000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V104000; Date: Jun. 28, 1997
In the event of a vehicle crash, the energy management loop will not absorb enough energy, and injury to the seat occupant can occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 4,369
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belts in these vehicles incorporate an energy management loop. This loop is inadequate to absorb the necessary forces that can be exerted on it. Therefore, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during July 1997. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 15, 1997
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