Recall 01V-159
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2001 Chevrolet C Series and 6 other models: Seat belts (front, retractor).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-159
- Reported
- May 17, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 9,196 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. Some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked. With repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.
The risk
In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. GM is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections. Owner notification began july 2, 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 C Series 2001
- Chevrolet Suburban 2001
- Chevrolet Tahoe 2001
- GMC C Series 2001
- GMC Suburban 2001
- GMC Yukon 2001
- GMC Yukon XL 2001