Vehicle recall 93V212000 · December 13, 1993
Chevrolet Lumina APV, Oldsmobile Silhouette and 1 more model
The safety belt retractors for the rear center position are missing a pawl spring and in case of an accident, will allow the safety belt webbing to extend beyond the minimum…
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- Summary
- The safety belt retractors for the rear center position are missing a pawl spring and in case of an accident, will allow the safety belt webbing to extend beyond the minimum requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
- Consequence
- In the event of an accident the safety belt would notrestrain the occupant, subjecting the occupant to increased risk of injuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the safety belt retractor assembly and replace the retractor if the pawl spring is missing.
- Notes
- System: interior systems; safety belts; lap; rear; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE description: vans.note: if your 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 Chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020; Pontiac service center AT1-800-762-2737; or Oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537. Also, contactthe national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline AT1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V212000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 13, 1993
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- December 16, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,238
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Lumina APV (1994): 1994
- Oldsmobile Silhouette (1994): 1994
- Pontiac Trans Sport (1994): 1994
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