GMC SONOMA 1996: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V096001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | SONOMA | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-09-22 | 1997-06-12 | 1997-08-21 |
Production Dates: 1995-03-01 - 1996-08-30
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 586058
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT.
IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 1997. 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.
