Vehicle recall 81V060000 · May 19, 1981
Chevrolet Chevette, Chevrolet Camaro and 3 more models
On certain vehicles, the seat belt retractors in the rear seating positions contain first lock positions which will not lock when used by smaller passengers.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, the seat belt retractors in the rear seating positions contain first lock positions which will not lock when used by smaller passengers. This fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection".
- Remedy
- All owners will be sent a pre-paid postage card that is to be filled out and sent back. The card will indicate whether the seat belts are functioning properly. If dealer inspects seat belts, the seat belt retractors will be replaced, if necessary, without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt retractors.consequences of defect: in the event of a collision, if passengers are notsecurely restrained, the possibility of personal injury and death would beincreased.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V060000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 19, 1981
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- May 28, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 55,238
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Camaro (1981): 1981
- Chevrolet Chevette (1980-1981): 1981, 1980
- Chevrolet Monza (1980): 1980
- Pontiac Firebird (1981): 1981
- Pontiac Sunbird (1980): 1980
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