Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear seat passenger side safety belt might have an incorrect nut and bolt installed, affecting its effectiveness.
Risk if Unfixed
In a severe crash, the safety belt might not hold properly, increasing the risk of more serious injuries.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a dealership for a free inspection and replacement of the safety belt anchorage, if needed, starting from August 23, 2004.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.' THE PASSENGER-SIDE REAR SAFETY BELT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT NUT AND BOLT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN A SEVERE CRASH, THE UPPER SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE MAY SEPARATE. THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SEAT BELT COULD THEN BE REDUCED AND THE OCCUPANT COULD RECEIVE GREATER INJURIES.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS ARE TO INSPECT THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE AND INSTALL A NEW NUT AND BOLT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
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