1992-1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, Oldsmobile Silhouette and others recall: rear/other
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on January 4, 1994. It covers about 157,740 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 157,740
- reported
- Jan 4, 1994
- owners notified
- Mar 25, 1994
- related complaints
- 91
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- Vehicle fails to conform to fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven passenger van may lock up and cannot be withdrawn from the retractor.
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the occupants of these seats will not be able to use the affected belt. In the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants are at increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are being asked to inspect their vehicles to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits a lockup condition. Based on this inspection, dealers will replace the safety belts if the belt locks up. Replacement of the suspect safety belt will be available to consumers for the life of the vehicle.
Recall number 94V027000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Lumina Apv 1992-1993 19921993
- Oldsmobile Silhouette 1992-1993 19921993
- Pontiac Trans Sport 1992-1993 19921993
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 91 complaints about seat belts problems.
1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette1992 Pontiac Trans Sport1993 Pontiac Trans Sport
Questions about recall 94V027000
Is there a recall on the 1992-1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, Oldsmobile Silhouette and others rear/other?
Yes. Recall 94V027000, reported on January 4, 1994, covers about 157,740 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 94V027000?
Owners are being asked to inspect their vehicles to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits a lockup condition. Based on this inspection, dealers will replace the safety belts if the belt locks up. Replacement of the suspect safety belt will be available to consumers for the life of the vehicle.
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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