Front: webbingRecall 94V-248 · 1990–1993 Pontiac Lemans
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 94V-248 covers 91,275 1990–1993 Pontiac Lemans for a front: webbing problem, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V248000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION IN THE GUIDE TRACK RAIL IN WHICH THE SHOULDER BELT CARRIER MOVES CAUSING A CHATTERING NOISE, MOMENTARY BINDING WHILE TRAVELING, CYCLING BACK AND FORTH, OR STOPS COMPLETELY.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THEIRRESTRAINT SYSTEM RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SHOULDER BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, PLEASE CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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, 1990 to July 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILNHTSA