Seat belts: retractor Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile recall

Contacts

General motors campaign no 74-c-10. Oldsmobile campaign no 74-c-4. Buickcampaign no 74-c-3. Pontiac campaign no 74-c-4. Possibility that the frontseat lap-belt retractor may intermittently fail to lock the seat lap-beltwebbing due to weak locking bar spring. As a result, the retractor may fail tohold the belt in position during extremely hard braking action or underaccident conditions. This may cause the occupant to slide forward on the seatand increase the possibility of injury. (Correct by inspecting and installingnew assist spring where necessary. )

What to do

1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 74V016000.
3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.