Front: anchorageRecall 97V-065 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 97V-065 covers 50,709 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on April 18, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V065000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN OCCUR.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 1997. 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 BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.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 February 1, 1995 to February 28, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.