Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
GM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's front seat belt buckle has a problem with a weld that might break, causing the seat belt to not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the buckle malfunctions, you might not be able to unfasten your seat belt in an emergency, which could increase your risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
You can visit the dealership to have the front seat belt buckle replaced for free, starting from January 2, 2008. You can contact GM Daewoo at 1-671-648-8453 for more information.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN VEHICLES LOCATED IN GUAM AND SAIPAN WERE BUILT WITH A SEAT BELT BUCKLE WITH AN IMPROPER ULTRASONIC WELD OF THE SPRING RIB AND FIXATION RIB OF BUCKLE UNDERCOVER IN BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS. A SPRING RIB OR FIXATION RIB COULD BREAK AND REMAIN INSIDE THE BUCKLE, AND THE SEAT BELT TONGUE MAY NOT BE INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE, OR THE PUSH BUTTON MAY BECOME STUCK, RESULTING IN AN OCCUPANT NOT BEING ABLE TO UNLATCH THE BUCKLE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THESE BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONS COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM, AND RISK OF INJURY TO AN UNBELTED PERSON IN A CRASH WOULD BE INCREASED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GM DAEWOO AT 1-671-648-8453.
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