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Safety recall · 95V081000

Seat belts: rear / other Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on April 24, 1995. It covers about 8,323 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
95V081000
Reported
Apr 24, 1995
Vehicles
8,323
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

Vehicles fail to conform to fmvss no. 210, "Seat belt anchorages." The center rear seat lap belt was improperly routed.

The risk

Consequence of non-compliance: the occupant of this seat will not be properly restrained in the event of a vehicle crash.

The fix

Instructions for rerouting the center rear seat lap belt will be sent to the vehicle owners. If the owner prefers, they can take their vehicle to their dealer and have it rerouted free of charge by the dealer.

Contacts

System: interior; seat belts; lap; fmvss no. 210. Vehicle description: light duty 4-wheel drive, 2-door multi-purpose vehicle. Note: if you do not receive a letter with instructions within a reasonabletime, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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 95V081000.
  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
1995 Chevrolet Tahoe08D
1995 GMC Yukon07D

Questions

Is the 95V081000 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 95V081000?

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 95V081000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on April 24, 1995. 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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