Recall 04V-188
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu: Seat belts (front, anchorage).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-188
- Reported
- April 16, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 84,474 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, analysis of an a side impact crash test conducted by the NHTSA;s new car assessment program (ncap) indicated that the outboard anchorage of the driver's seat belt could disconnect because of contact between the seat trim and the anchorage connector when the seat was adjusted to its lowest position.
The risk
If this occurred in a crash, the driver could receive greater injuries.
The fix
Dealers will insert a retainer on both the driver's and passenger's belt anchorages. Owner notification began on june 16, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 04027.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 Malibu 2004