1996-1997 Buick Lesabre and Buick Park Avenue recall: buckle assembly
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on March 5, 1996. It covers about 15,122 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 15,122
- reported
- Mar 5, 1996
- owners notified
- Mar 4, 1996
- related complaints
- 22
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were assembled with one or more incorrect safety belt and/or safety belt buckle ends. This does not conform with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: if an incorrect part is used, the belt may not latch properly, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant should a vehicle crash occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect all front and rear safety belt latch ends and safety belt buckles for correct parts and replace any incorrect parts.
Recall number 96V044000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Lesabre 1997 1997
- Buick Park Avenue 1996 1996
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 22 complaints about seat belts problems.
Questions about recall 96V044000
Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 Buick Lesabre and Buick Park Avenue buckle assembly?
Yes. Recall 96V044000, reported on March 5, 1996, covers about 15,122 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V044000?
Dealers will inspect all front and rear safety belt latch ends and safety belt buckles for correct parts and replace any incorrect parts.
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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