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Safety recall · 91V005000

Seat belts Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 2, 1991. It covers about 412,792 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
91V005000
Reported
Oct 2, 1991
Vehicles
412,792
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

Front shoulder safety belt webbing may separate at front belt upper guide loops on either side of the front seat.

The risk

Webbing separation could occur without prior warning andincrease the risk of injury to belted front outboard occupants in a high energycrash.

The fix

Install a controlled rotation bracket on driver and passenger side front seat belt guide loops.

Contacts

System: front shoulder safety belt.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, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V005000.
  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 Regal809F
1991 Buick Regal2017F
1990 Chevrolet Lumina09F
1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass06C
1990 Pontiac Grand Prix1779C

Questions

Is the 91V005000 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 91V005000?

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 91V005000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on October 2, 1991. 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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