Vehicle recall 04V188000 · April 16, 2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu
On certain passenger vehicles, analysis of an a side impact crash test conducted by the NHTSA;s new car assessment program (ncap) indicated that the outboard anchorage of the…
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- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, analysis of an a side impact crash test conducted by the NHTSA;s new car assessment program (ncap) indicated that the outboard anchorage of the driver's seat belt could disconnect because of contact between the seat trim and the anchorage connector when the seat was adjusted to its lowest position.
- Consequence
- If this occurred in a crash, the driver could receive greater injuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will insert a retainer on both the driver's and passenger's belt anchorages. Owner notification began on June 16, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 04027.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V188000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 16, 2004
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04027
- Owner notification
- May 7, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 84,474
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Malibu (2004): 2004
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