2004 Chevrolet Malibu recall: anchorage
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on April 16, 2004. It covers about 84,474 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 84,474
- reported
- Apr 16, 2004
- owners notified
- May 7, 2004
- related complaints
- 14
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, analysis of an a side impact crash test conducted by the federal safety agency;s new car assessment program (ncap) indicated that the outboard anchorage of the driver's seat belt could disconnect because of contact between the seat trim and the anchorage connector when the seat was adjusted to its lowest position.
- Risk
- If this occurred in a crash, the driver could receive greater injuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will insert a retainer on both the driver's and passenger's belt anchorages. Owner notification began on june 16, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438.
Recall number 04V188000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Malibu 2004 2004
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about seat belts problems.
Questions about recall 04V188000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu anchorage?
Yes. Recall 04V188000, reported on April 16, 2004, covers about 84,474 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V188000?
Dealers will insert a retainer on both the driver's and passenger's belt anchorages. Owner notification began on june 16, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438.
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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