Seat beltsRecall 91V-206 · Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 91V-206 covers 722,884 Chevrolet vehicles for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on November 26, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V206000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.
The risk
FAILURE OF THE SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR WOULD RESULT INTHE SEAT OCCUPANT ONLY BEING RESTRAINED BY THE LAP BELT IN A CRASH OR SUDDENSTOP, AND AN INCREASED POSSIBILITY OF INJURY.
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS (PASSIVE RESTRAINT).VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH DOOR MOUNTED SHOULDER AND LAPSAFETY BELT SYSTEMS.CORECTIVE ACTION: REPLACE THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS AND ASSEMBLIES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1988 to July 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.