Safety Recall NHTSA · 94E021002 Reported September 22, 1994

Interior systems:active restraints:belt buckles

General Motors, Llc · Seat Belts · 38,502 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
94E021002
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
38,502
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 22, 1994

Defect Summary

The front seat belt buckle anchor straps were not properly heat treated. In the event of an accident, the seat belt buckle can separate from the anchor strap. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Safety Consequence

If the seat belt buckle separates from the anchor strapin a sudden stop or accident, the seat occupant is exposed to increased risk ofpersonal injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the buckle assembly anchor straps and replace those with suspect date codes "52733d 032" or "52733d 042".

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 94E021002 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 94E021002

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 94E021002?

NHTSA recall 94E021002 was issued by General Motors, Llc on September 22, 1994. It addresses: Interior systems:active restraints:belt buckles. The recall affects approximately 38,502 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 94E021002 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.