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Safety recall · 91V206000

Seat belts Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 26, 1991. It covers about 722,884 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
91V206000
Reported
Nov 26, 1991
Vehicles
722,884
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

The front shoulder belt retractors may have reduced sensitivity of the lock-up feature and would not function in a sudden deceleration or crash.

The risk

Failure of the shoulder belt retractor would result inthe seat occupant only being restrained by the lap belt in a crash or suddenstop, and an increased possibility of injury.

Contacts

System: safety belts (passive restraint).Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with door mounted shoulder and lapsafety belt systems.Corective action: replace the front shoulder belt retractors and assemblies.

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 dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V206000.
  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

Questions

Is the 91V206000 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 91V206000?

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 91V206000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on November 26, 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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