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Safety recall · 92V003000

Seat belts Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on January 10, 1992. It covers about 347,866 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
92V003000
Reported
Jan 10, 1992
Vehicles
347,866
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with fmvss 208.

The risk

The seat occupant faces increased risk of injury in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.

The fix

Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.

Contacts

System: safety belts; fmvss 208.Description of vehicles: passenger vehicles; 1991 gm "j" and "w" model 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 92V003000.
  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
1991 Buick Regal2017F
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier03C
1991 Chevrolet Lumina06D
1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass08D
1991 Pontiac Grand Prix1746C
1991 Pontiac Sunbird304F

Questions

Is the 92V003000 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 92V003000?

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 92V003000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on January 10, 1992. 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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