General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #95V103007

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 95V103007 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 466,902 affected units, INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

Corrective Action

Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 95V103007

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1995-05-24T00:00:00

Subject: Interior systems:active restraints:belt buckles

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 466,902

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

Consequence Summary: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-94jw~9rkg.bf37

NHTSA ID: 95V103007

Position: N/A

Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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