NHTSA Recall # | 7653 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 00V057000 |
MFG Compaign # | 00023 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | BUICK |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | RIVIERA |
Model Year | 1995 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
Date of notification | 15/11/00 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/09/93 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/95 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 28/02/00 |
Report created | 29/02/00 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 85253 |
Defect summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear shoulder belt(s) do not retract. A retainer could separate from a rear seat shoulder belt retractor which results in the retractor return spring becoming disengaged. |
Consequence summary | In a crash, an occupant may receive more severe injuries if there is excessive slack in the shoulder belt. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect both rear shoulder belt retractors for correct function and install a spring cover retaining strap to each retractor. If a retractor does not function correctly, it will be replaced. |
Recall notes | Gm recall no. 00023. Owner notification began november 15, 2000. 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 oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537 or buick at 1-800-521-7300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |