Equipment recall 94E021002 · September 22, 1994
1994 Geo Prizm
The front seat belt buckle anchor straps were not properly heat treated.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- The front seat belt buckle anchor straps were not properly heat treated. In the event of an accident, the seat belt buckle can separate from the anchor strap. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- Consequence
- If the seat belt buckle separates from the anchor strapin a sudden stop or accident, the seat occupant is exposed to increased risk ofpersonal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the buckle assembly anchor straps and replace those with suspect date codes "52733D 032" or "52733D 042".
- Notes
- System: interior system; active restraints; belt buckles; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE description: passenger vehicles.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please contactgeo/Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also, contact the national highway trafficsafety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94E021002
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 22, 1994
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 21, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 38,502
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Vehicles covered
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