Recall 03V-050
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2003 Chevrolet Express and 1 other model: Seat belts (front, buckle assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-050
- Reported
- February 14, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 18,327 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain vans with a gross vehicle weight of less than 8,500 pounds, during a vehicle crash sufficient enough to deploy the safety belt pretensioner, the front safety belt buckles may not release after the vehicle crash, or alternately may eject the safety belt latch during the vehicle crash.
The risk
This could result in increased risk of personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front driver and passenger side safety belt buckle. Owner notification began june 3, 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 chevrolet at 1-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 03007. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Express 2003
- GMC Savana 2003