Recall 08V-238
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2006 Chevrolet Express and 1 other model: Seat belts.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-238
- Reported
- April 15, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 4,003 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
GM is recalling 4,003 my 2006 chevrolet express and GMC savana full-size passenger, cargo, or cutaway vans. The front and rear seat belt buckles will not latch or will not unlatch.
The risk
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the buckles and, if found to be inoperative, the entire buckle assembly would be replaced. For buckles found to be operative, dealer will replace only the upper buckle cover. The recall began on april 30, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed], or through their website at <a href=[link removed] . Note: this campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 05v558).
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 05113a. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Express 2006
- GMC Savana 2006