Vehicle recall 96V044000 · March 5, 1996

Buick LeSabre and Park Avenue

These vehicles were assembled with one or more incorrect safety belt and/or safety belt buckle ends.

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

Summary: These vehicles were assembled with one or more incorrect safety belt and/or safety belt buckle ends. This does not conform with the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: if an incorrect part is used, the belt may not latch properly, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant should a vehicle crash occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect all front and rear safety belt latch ends and safety belt buckles for correct parts and replace any incorrect parts.
Notes: System: interior; active restraints; belt buckles, FMVSS no. 209. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V044000
Reported to NHTSA: March 5, 1996
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: March 4, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 15,122
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Recall 96V044000 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 LeSabre (1997): 1997
Buick Park Avenue (1996): 1996

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