Vehicle recall 97V036000 · March 11, 1997

1997 Buick Park Avenue

These vehicles were assembled with center rear seat belt anchor bolts not properly installed.

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

Summary: These vehicles were assembled with center rear seat belt anchor bolts not properly installed. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system would not withstand the required load and injury to the seat occupant could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the center rear seat belt anchor bolts to specification.
Notes: Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during March 1997.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: 97V036000
Reported to NHTSA: March 11, 1997
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: March 26, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 20,959
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats › Mid/rear assembly

Recall 97V036000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Buick Park Avenue (1997): 1997

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