CHEVROLET CAPRICE 1991: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V094000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET CAPRICE 1991
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1992-07-17 1992-07-01 1992-07-09

Production Dates: 1990-03-01 - 1991-07-01

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 219571

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP PLASTIC COVERING MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE STEEL SUB-PLATE.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE EXPOSED STEELSUB-PLATE CAN CUT THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING RESULTING IN INCREASED POSSIBILITYAND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY TO THE AFFECTED SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS.

Notes

SYSTEM: ACTIVE SAFETY BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; GENERAL MOTORS "B" SERIES.