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Front: anchorageRecall 91V-143 · 1984–1991 Chevrolet Corvette

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 91V-143 covers 231,833 1984–1991 Chevrolet Corvette for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 1991.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected231,8331 model
ReportedSep 4, 1991Owners notified Oct 25, 1991
Complaints since62Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V143000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATIONS AND OCCUPANT USAGE CONDITIONS, THE SAFETY BELTS CAN LOCKUP OR JAM IN THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR.

The risk

IF LOCKUP OCCURS, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL BELT OUT OFTHE RETRACTOR. THE OCCUPANT OF A SEAT WITH AN UNUSABLE SAFETY BELT ISSUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE SAFETY BELTS IF THE LOCKUP OCCURS.

SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS.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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet Corvette1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Built from February 1, 1983 to May 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR FAILEA90033 · closed Sep 9, 1991
    NHTSA