CHEVROLET MALIBU 2004: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V188000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | MALIBU | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-05-07 | 2004-04-16 | 2004-04-21 |
Production Dates: 2003-05-01 - 2004-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04027
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 84474
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ANALYSIS OF AN A SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST CONDUCTED BY THE NHTSA;S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM "NCAP" INDICATED THAT THE OUTBOARD ANCHORAGE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT COULD DISCONNECT BECAUSE OF CONTACT BETWEEN THE SEAT TRIM AND THE ANCHORAGE CONNECTOR WHEN THE SEAT WAS ADJUSTED TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.
IF THIS OCCURRED IN A CRASH, THE DRIVER COULD RECEIVE GREATER INJURIES.
DEALERS WILL INSERT A RETAINER ON BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S BELT ANCHORAGES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
GM RECALL NO. 04027.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
