Seat beltsRecall 89V-034 · Chevrolet vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 89V-034 covers 29,951 Chevrolet vehicles for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 1989.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected29,9512 models
ReportedMar 10, 1989Owners notified Mar 30, 1989
Complaints since26Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V034000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.

The risk

IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, UNBELTED OR IMPROPERLY BELTEDOCCUPANTS ARE MORE AT RISK TO INJURY THAN IF BELTS ARE PROPERLY BUCKLED.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.

SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH/FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 1, 1988 to December 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.