Recall 97V-096
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 to 1997 Chevrolet Blazer and 3 other models: Seat belts.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-096
- Reported
- June 12, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 586,058 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
The risk
If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
The fix
Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during september 1997. 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 GMC at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Blazer 1996 to 1997
- Chevrolet S10 1994 to 1997
- GMC Jimmy 1996 to 1997
- GMC Sonoma 1994 to 1997