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Vehicle recall 90V170000 · September 17, 1990

Chevrolet C1500, GMC C1500 and 10 more models

Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by FMVSS 209.

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

Summary
Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by FMVSS 209.
Consequence
Incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.
Remedy
Provide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions.
Notes
System: rear seat belt; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE description: light-duty trucks with extended cabs.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
90V170000
Reported to NHTSA
September 17, 1990
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification
October 24, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected
194,243
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Recall 90V170000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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