NHTSA Recall 99V009000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V009000; Date: Jan. 20, 1999
These conditions could increase the occupant's risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Chevrolet Astro; 1997 Chevrolet Astro; 1998 Chevrolet Astro; 1996 GMC Safari; 1997 GMC Safari; 1998 GMC Safari
Component: Child Seat
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 2,090
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: Mini vans equipped with integrated dual child seats. Some of these vehicles may be missing a seat belt retractor clutch spring and/or pawl spring in the child seat. If the clutch spring was missing, the seat belt would lock in the retracted position and could not be used. If the pawl spring was missing, the seat belt restraint would continually play out and would not lock.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the seat belts on the child seats, and if necessary, replace the child seat.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began January 21, 1999. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 21, 1999
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