Recall 02V-227
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2000 to 2002 Cadillac Deville: Seat belts (front, retractor).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-227
- Reported
- September 5, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 269,169 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Certain passenger vehicles contain driver and front passenger lap and/or shoulder belt retractors that may not remain locked up as designed during a crash in which the belt pretensioners deploy.
The risk
In such a crash, this could result in an increase in injury for that occupant.
The fix
Dealers will install a retainer kit in the driver and passenger safety belt pretensioner. Owner notification began january 31, 2003. 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 cadillac at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 02031. Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac Deville 2000 to 2002