General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V117000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V117000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 312,715 affected units, GM/SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a driver's seat belt buckle assembly that contains an energy-absorbing loop. sustained loads of sufficient magnitude and duration on the belt in severe crashes could fully deploy the buckle energy-absorbing loop, introducing a total of 10 additional inches of webbing into the seat belt system. the free falling latch plate used in this system may allow webbing to dynamically distribute between the lap and shoulder belt as the driver's position changes during a multiple rollover event.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the energy-absorbing seat belt assemblies with one that does not have the energy-absorbing loop. owner notification began on august 8, 2003. 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, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V117000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-03-31T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/seat belt buckle assembly

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 312,715

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03020

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a driver's seat belt buckle assembly that contains an energy-absorbing loop. sustained loads of sufficient magnitude and duration on the belt in severe crashes could fully deploy the buckle energy-absorbing loop, introducing a total of 10 additional inches of webbing into the seat belt system. the free falling latch plate used in this system may allow webbing to dynamically distribute between the lap and shoulder belt as the driver's position changes during a multiple rollover event.

Consequence Summary: If the energy-absorbing loop fully deploys in a severe multiple rollover crash, it is possible that a belted driver may experience partial or even complete ejection from the vehicle.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the energy-absorbing seat belt assemblies with one that does not have the energy-absorbing loop. owner notification began on august 8, 2003. 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, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bm3i.8jjp_fcr2

NHTSA ID: 03V117000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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