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1995 Buick Riviera and Oldsmobile Aurora recall: webbing

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on February 28, 2000. It covers about 85,253 vehicles.

vehicles affected
85,253
reported
Feb 28, 2000
owners notified
Nov 15, 2000
related complaints
46

Seat belts: front: webbing

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear shoulder belt(s) do not retract. A retainer could separate from a rear seat shoulder belt retractor which results in the retractor return spring becoming disengaged.
Risk
In a crash, an occupant may receive more severe injuries if there is excessive slack in the shoulder belt.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both rear shoulder belt retractors for correct function and install a spring cover retaining strap to each retractor. If a retractor does not function correctly, it will be replaced.

Recall number 00V057000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 46 complaints about seat belts problems.

1995 Buick Riviera1995 Oldsmobile Aurora

Questions about recall 00V057000

Is there a recall on the 1995 Buick Riviera and Oldsmobile Aurora webbing?

Yes. Recall 00V057000, reported on February 28, 2000, covers about 85,253 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V057000?

Dealers will inspect both rear shoulder belt retractors for correct function and install a spring cover retaining strap to each retractor. If a retractor does not function correctly, it will be replaced.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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