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Safety recall · 87V185000

Seat belts: retractor Cadillac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 4, 1987. It covers about 5,234 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
87V185000
Reported
Dec 4, 1987
Vehicles
5,234
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

Rear seat belt shoulder retractor assembly may not lock when subjected to the acceleration required by fmvss no. 209.

The risk

This increases likelihood of injury to seat occupant.Vehicles do not comply with fmvss no. 209.

The fix

Replace rear seat shoulder belt retractor assembly, as necessary.

Contacts

System: rear seat belts/fmvss no. 209Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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 Cadillac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V185000.
  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.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1988 Cadillac Brougham29F

Questions

Is the 87V185000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 87V185000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 87V185000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on December 4, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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