Vehicle recall 69V001000 · August 7, 1969

1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Possibility that seat belts will not latch properly if belt tongue is insertedupside down into belt buckle, even though it will give impression of beingproperly latched.also a possibility that properly latched buckle could dis-engage if severe side impact is received in buckle area.(correct byinstalling new belt assemblies.) possibility that seat back lock forks may havebeen improperly heat treated, making it possible for one or both of them tobreak during latching of seat back.this could permit forward movement of seatback if forward force is applied to seat back assembly.(correct by installingnew lock forks where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 69V001000
Reported to NHTSA: August 7, 1969
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: December 27, 1968
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,420
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Recall 69V001000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Chevrolet Corvette (1969): 1969

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