General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V159000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V159000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 9,196 affected units, GM/SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked. with repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. gm is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections. owner notification began july 2, 2001. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V159000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-05-17T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/seat belt retractor

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 9,196

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01043

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked. with repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.

Consequence Summary: In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. gm is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections. owner notification began july 2, 2001. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-k6p7_53xw~2qgk

NHTSA ID: 01V159000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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