Component
SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a seat belt buckle assembly that's not doing its job. This part is the metal piece that holds the seat belt in place.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the seat belt might not lock properly, and you could be at risk of serious injury or not being restrained at all.
Free Fix
Your dealer will check the seat belt buckle assembly date code and replace it if necessary, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
Show original NHTSA language
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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