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1997 Chevrolet Astro recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Chevrolet Astro, covering 2,238,789 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Visibility: windshield wiper/washerReported April 28, 2003 · 1,755,876 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk
If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.

Recall number 03V159000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: warning light/devicesReported April 10, 2001 · 461,851 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard.
Risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new alarm module. Owner notification began june 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.

Recall number 01V123000 · Recall details

Child seatReported January 20, 1999 · 2,090 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated dual child seats. Some of these vehicles may be missing a seat belt retractor clutch spring and/or pawl spring in the child seat. If the clutch spring was missing, the seat belt would lock in the retracted position and could not be used. If the pawl spring was missing, the seat belt restraint would continually play out and would not lock.
Risk
These conditions could increase the occupant's risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seat belts on the child seats, and if necessary, replace the child seat.

Recall number 99V009000 · Recall details

Seat belts: rear/otherReported April 8, 1997 · 18,972 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The outboard safety belt webbing on the right-hand rear bucket seat can separate during a vehicle crash.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly restrained and personal injury could result.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protector on the rear seat cushion frame.

Recall number 97V057000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Astro recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Astro have?

4, covering visibility, seat belts and child seat.

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