Vehicle recall 95V173000 · September 15, 1995

Buick Century, Oldsmobile Ciera and 3 more models

These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load.

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

Summary: These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with FMVSS NO.210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. The safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. Additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.
Notes: System: interior; active restraints; belt anchor and attachment; FMVSS NO.210.VEHICLE description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300; Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 95V173000
Reported to NHTSA: September 15, 1995
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: October 19, 1995
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,216,325
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Recall 95V173000 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.

Buick Century (1989-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
Chevrolet Celebrity (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
Oldsmobile Ciera (1989-1990, 1994-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1990, 1989
Oldsmobile Cutlass (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991
Pontiac 6000 (1989-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989

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