Component
SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The buckle on your seat belt is a crucial part that keeps you safe in a crash. It's made by TRW, and in some cases, it might not be strong enough to hold you tight.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the buckle fails, you could be thrown around the vehicle or even ejected, which increases the risk of serious injury or worse.
Free Fix
Your dealer will check the buckle's date code and replace it if necessary, completely free of charge. This will ensure your seat belt works as it should to keep you safe in an accident.
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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