Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Vehicles, The Seat Belt Retractors In The Rear Seating Positions Contain First Lock Positions Which Will Not Lock When Used By Smaller Passengers. This Fails To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon”.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
CHEVETTE
Year
1981
Recall Campaign Number
81V060000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
All Owners Will Be Sent A Pre-Paid Postage Card That Is To Be Filled Out And Sent Back. The Card Will Indicate Whether The Seat Belts Are FunCTIoning Properly. If Dealer Inspects Seat Belts, The Seat Belt Retractors Will Be Replaced, If Necessary, Without Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19800801
End Of Manufacture
19800901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
55238
Date Owners Notified
19810528
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19810519
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208