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2001 BUICK Century SEAT BELTS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for SEAT BELTS issues.

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SEAT BELTS Safety Recalls

High Priority #01V109000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The airbag label in your vehicle is a crucial safety warning that tells you how to use your airbags. However, the label on your sunvisor is smaller than it should be, so it doesn't meet safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's an accident, the airbag label may not be clear or easy to read, which could delay your reaction and increase your risk of injury.
Free Fix
You'll receive a new airbag label by mail with easy installation instructions. If you don't receive it, you can take it to your dealer and have it installed for free.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH SUNVISOR LOCATED AIR BAG LABELS, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A MESSAGE AREA LESS THAN 30 CM WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Original — Remedy
GM WILL MAIL A NEW BILINGUAL AIR BAG LABEL WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER MAY BRING THE LABEL TO THEIR DEALER FOR INSTALLATION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537 OR BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300.
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High Priority #00V228003 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The seat belt buckle in your vehicle is the part that connects the seat belt to the seat. Unfortunately, some of these buckles weren't made correctly and might not hold up in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, your seat belt might not work properly, which means you won't be securely restrained. This increases the risk of serious injury or worse.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the seat belt buckle and replace it if it's not up to standard, completely free of charge. You should schedule this repair right away to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
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Other BUICK Century 2001 Recalls

STEERING
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall

Other BUICK Century Years

2005
2 recalls
2004
2 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
2 recalls
2000
7 recalls

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