Seat belts: rear/otherRecall 97V-057 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 97V-057 covers 18,972 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a seat belts: rear/other problem, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V057000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE RIGHT-HAND REAR BUCKET SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR ON THE REAR SEAT CUSHION FRAME.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEING LATE-APRIL 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY 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 July 1, 1995 to November 30, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.