Recall 99V-009
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 to 1998 Chevrolet Astro and 1 other model: Child seat.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-009
- Reported
- January 20, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 2,090 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated dual child seats. Some of these vehicles may be missing a seat belt retractor clutch spring and/or pawl spring in the child seat. If the clutch spring was missing, the seat belt would lock in the retracted position and could not be used. If the pawl spring was missing, the seat belt restraint would continually play out and would not lock.
The risk
These conditions could increase the occupant's risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the seat belts on the child seats, and if necessary, replace the child seat.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began january 21, 1999. 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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Astro 1996 to 1998
- GMC Safari 1996 to 1998