Front: anchorageRecall 91V-046 · Chevrolet and Oldsmobile vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 91V-046 covers 400 Chevrolet and Oldsmobile vehicles for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 1991.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected4003 models
ReportedMar 15, 1991Owners notified Jan 6, 1992
Complaints since36Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V046000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

A RIGHT HAND SEAT/SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE SECOND ROW LEFT HAND SEAT POSITION (DIRECTLY BEHIND DRIVER).

The risk

THE INCORRECT RETRACTOR MAY CAUSE THE BELTS TO LOCK UPIF THE VAN IS PARKED ON A STEEP GRADE. AS A RESULT OF THIS, THE OCCUPANT COULDNOT EXTEND THE BELT FOR USE.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLY.

SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VANS WITH GREY INTERIORS.

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

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from April 1, 1990 to May 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.