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Safety recall · 90V112000

Seat belts: webbing Buick recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on June 6, 1990. It covers about 51,834 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
90V112000
Reported
Jun 6, 1990
Vehicles
51,834
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

Owners manuals did not fully explain how front shoulder belt comfort feature works.

The risk

Cars would not comply with fmvss 208, and incorrect use of safety restraints could lead to personal injury to occupants if an accidentshould occur.

The fix

Insert sticker that provides missing information in owners manuals.

Contacts

System: safety belts; fmvss 208.Vehicle 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 Buick dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V112000.
  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
1990 Buick Electra02C
1990 Buick Park Avenue01A
1990 Buick Regal809F

Questions

Is the 90V112000 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 90V112000?

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 90V112000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on June 6, 1990. 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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