1996–1997 GMC Safari Recall
Seat Belts: Rear/other
Issued August 4, 1997 · Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Affected model years
- 1996, 1997
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Vehicles affected
- 18,972
- Report received
- August 4, 1997
Summary
THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE RIGHT-HAND REAR BUCKET SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR ON THE REAR SEAT CUSHION FRAME.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEING LATE-APRIL 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.