1997-1998 Buick Park Avenue recall: webbing
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on April 18, 2000. It covers about 77,952 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 77,952
- reported
- Apr 18, 2000
- owners notified
- Aug 31, 2000
- related complaints
- 85
Seat belts: front: webbing
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have front seat shoulder belts that may twist, allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.
- Risk
- When the shoulder belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the belt may be unusable.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for the presence of updated front shoulder belt bezels and where necessary, install new front seat shoulder belt opening bezel kits.
Recall number 00V117000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Park Avenue 1997-1998 19971998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 85 complaints about seat belts problems.
Questions about recall 00V117000
Is there a recall on the 1997-1998 Buick Park Avenue webbing?
Yes. Recall 00V117000, reported on April 18, 2000, covers about 77,952 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V117000?
Dealers will inspect for the presence of updated front shoulder belt bezels and where necessary, install new front seat shoulder belt opening bezel kits.
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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