Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Fails To Conform To Fmvss No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.” The Safety Belt Of The Left Third Row Seat On The Six Passenger Van And The Center Second Row Seat Of The Seven Passenger Van May Lock Up And Cannot Be Withdrawn From The Retractor.
Make Of Vehicle
OLDSMOBILE
Model Of Vehicle
SILHOUETTE
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
94V027000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
Effect Of Defect
Consequence Of Non-Compliance: The Occupants Of These Seats Will Not Be Able To Use The Affected Belt. In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, Unbelted Occupants Are At Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Owners Are Being Asked To Inspect Their Vehicles To Determine If The Suspect Retractor Exhibits A Lockup Condition. Based On This InspeCTIon, Dealers Will Replace The Safety Belts If The Belt Locks Up. Replacement Of The Suspect Safety Belt Will Be Available To Consumers For The Life Of The Vehicle.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19910601
End Of Manufacture
19930601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
157740
Date Owners Notified
19940325
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19940104
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
209