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Recall 96V-142

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1991 Chevrolet Blazer and 2 other models: Seat belts (rear/other).

At a glance

Campaign number
96V-142
Reported
July 31, 1996
Vehicles affected
97,351 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a rear seat belt buckle release button can stick in the unlatched (down) position under certain conditions because the buckle assembly can move inside the seat belt cover. If the cover moves far enough, it can create an interference condition with the latch release button. When it does, the seat belt buckle cannot be latched.

The risk

The rear belts may not hold an occupant in the event of a vehicle accident increasing the risk of pesonal injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the three rear-seat belt buckles (one assembly) with a new, revised design.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: interior; seat belts; rear. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in august 1996. Note: 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], GMC at 1-[removed], or oldsmobile at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles