Recall 01V-123
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 to 1999 Chevrolet Astro and 1 other model: Seat belts (front, warning light/devices).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-123
- Reported
- April 10, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 461,851 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard.
The risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
The fix
Dealers will install a new alarm module. Owner notification began june 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Astro 1996 to 1999
- GMC Safari 1996 to 1999