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Safety recall · 89V010000

Seat belts: webbing Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on January 30, 1989. It covers about 277 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V010000
Reported
Jan 30, 1989
Vehicles
277
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

Drivers seat and/or shoulder belt locking mechanism may not operate.

The risk

In a crash, affected belts would not lock, therebyincreasing the possibility of injury to the seat occupant.

The fix

INSTALL A NEW DRIVERS SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.

Contacts

System: seat belt.Vehicle description: van type passenger vehicle equipped with bucket seats andgray interior trim.

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 Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V010000.
  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 Chevrolet Suburban04C
1988 GMC Suburban02C

Questions

Is the 89V010000 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 89V010000?

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 89V010000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on January 30, 1989. 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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