Vehicle recall 93V154000 · September 21, 1993

1988-1991 Pontiac Lemans

The safety belt buckle assemblies may not latch or may not release due to the fracture of the red release push button.

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

Summary: The safety belt buckle assemblies may not latch or may not release due to the fracture of the red release push button.
Consequence: The buckle malfunction would prevent the use of thesafety belt system, placing the front seat occupant in increased risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy: Replace or repair the safety belt buckles.
Notes: System: interior systems; safety belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if you vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the Pontiac service center at 1-800-PM-cares (1-800-762-2737). Also,contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotlineat 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V154000
Reported to NHTSA: September 21, 1993
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: December 16, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 182,045
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Recall 93V154000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Pontiac Lemans (1988-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988

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