GMC SAFARI 1997: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V057000

Make Model Year
GMC SAFARI 1997
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1997-04-28 1997-04-08 1997-04-17

Production Dates: 1996-03-01 - 1996-11-30

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18972

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.