Vehicle recall 88V049000 · April 1, 1988
1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
The front shoulder belt guide loop attached to the upper rear corner of the door may interfere with the garnish molding.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The front shoulder belt guide loop attached to the upper rear corner of the door may interfere with the garnish molding.
- Consequence
- This interference could limit the rotation of the guideloop. If this condition exists and vehicle is involved in a crash it could bepossible for the shoulder belt welding to be cut by the guide. Loss of theshoulder belt function during a vehicle crash could increase the risk ofinjuries to occupants.
- Remedy
- A newly designed guide loop nut and spacer will be installed to eliminate the potential for interference conditions.
- Notes
- System: seat belts.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V049000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 1, 1988
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- April 22, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,559
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Pontiac Grand Prix (1988): 1988
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