Buick Park Avenue (1996) – 96V044000

Defect Description For Recall

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.”

Make Of Vehicle

BUICK

Model Of Vehicle

PARK AVENUE

Year

1996

Recall Campaign Number

96V044000

Component Description

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Inspect All Front And Rear Safety Belt Latch Ends And Safety Belt Buckles For Correct Parts And Replace Any Incorrect Parts.

Vehicle Manufacturer

General Motors Corp.

Start Of Manufacture

19960101

End Of Manufacture

19960201

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

15122

Date Owners Notified

19960304

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Date Report Received

19960305

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

209