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Vehicle recall 94V027000 · January 4, 1994

Chevrolet Lumina APV, Oldsmobile Silhouette and 1 more model

Vehicle fails to conform to FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven…

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

Summary
Vehicle fails to conform to FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven passenger van may lock up and cannot be withdrawn from the retractor.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: the occupants of these seats will not be able to use the affected belt. In the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants are at increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are being asked to inspect their vehicles to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits a lockup condition. Based on this inspection, dealers will replace the safety belts if the belt locks up. Replacement of the suspect safety belt will be available to consumers for the life of the vehicle.
Notes
System: interior systems; seat belts; lap; rear.vehicle description: six and seven passenger vans.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of chargeor the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020; Pontiac service center AT1-800-762-2737; and Oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline AT1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
94V027000
Reported to NHTSA
January 4, 1994
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification
March 25, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected
157,740
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Seat belts › Rear/other
Recall 94V027000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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