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Vehicle recall 96V219000 · November 4, 1996

Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird

These vehicles were manufactured with seat belt retractors out of design position which can cause the retractor to lock-up on slopes less severe than the FMVSS requirement.

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

Summary
These vehicles were manufactured with seat belt retractors out of design position which can cause the retractor to lock-up on slopes less severe than the FMVSS requirement. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle collision, unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury than those using seat belts.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seat belts for proper front seat belt retractor position. Retractors found to be improperly positioned will be reinstalled correctly.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification began in October 1996. 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 Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
96V219000
Reported to NHTSA
November 4, 1996
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification
November 20, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected
1,573
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Recall 96V219000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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