NHTSA Campaign 95V241000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Dec 13, 1995 · 630,099 vehicles affected
What's wrong
IF BOTH THE LAP-BELT AND SHOULDER-BELT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS ON THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES RELEASE AT OR NEAR THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATION FORCES CAN CAUSE THE BUCKLE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE LATCH.
Consequence
IF THE BUCKLE RELEASED, THE SYSTEM WOULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT PROTECTION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STITCHING THAT CREATES THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP IN THE SHOULDER BELT(S).
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | C10 | 1994 | 630,099 |
| CHEVROLET | C10 | 1995 | 630,099 |
| CHEVROLET | C20 | 1994 | 630,099 |
| CHEVROLET | C20 | 1995 | 630,099 |
| CHEVROLET | C30 | 1994 | 630,099 |
| CHEVROLET | C30 | 1995 | 630,099 |
| GMC | C15 | 1994 | 630,099 |
| GMC | C15 | 1995 | 630,099 |
| GMC | C25 | 1994 | 630,099 |
| GMC | C25 | 1995 | 630,099 |
| GMC | C35 | 1994 | 630,099 |
| GMC | C35 | 1995 | 630,099 |
| GMC | SIERRA | 1994 | 630,099 |
| GMC | SIERRA | 1995 | 630,099 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 95V241000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.