Recall 91V-143
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1990 to 1991 Chevrolet Corvette: Seat belts (front, anchorage).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 91V-143
- Reported
- September 4, 1991
- Vehicles affected
- 231,833 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Under certain vehicle operations and occupant usage conditions, the safety belts can lockup or jam in the safety belt retractor.
The risk
If lockup occurs, it is impossible to pull belt out ofthe retractor. The occupant of a seat with an unusable safety belt issubject to increased risk of injury or death in the event of a sudden stop oraccident.
The fix
Replace the safety belts if the lockup occurs.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: safety belts.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Corvette 1990 to 1991