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Recall 96V-219

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro and 1 other model: Seat belts (front, retractor).

At a glance

Campaign number
96V-219
Reported
November 4, 1996
Vehicles affected
1,573 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

These vehicles were manufactured with seat belt retractors out of design position which can cause the retractor to lock-up on slopes less severe than the fmvss requirement. This does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

The risk

In the event of a vehicle collision, unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury than those using seat belts.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the seat belts for proper front seat belt retractor position. Retractors found to be improperly positioned will be reinstalled correctly.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification:owner notification began in october 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] or pontiac at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles