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1997 Buick Park Avenue recall: mid/rear assembly

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on March 11, 1997. It covers about 20,959 vehicles.

vehicles affected
20,959
reported
Mar 11, 1997
owners notified
Mar 26, 1997
related complaints
5

Seats: mid/rear assembly

What is wrong
These vehicles were assembled with center rear seat belt anchor bolts not properly installed. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system would not withstand the required load and injury to the seat occupant could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the center rear seat belt anchor bolts to specification.

Recall number 97V036000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about seats problems.

1997 Buick Park Avenue

Questions about recall 97V036000

Is there a recall on the 1997 Buick Park Avenue mid/rear assembly?

Yes. Recall 97V036000, reported on March 11, 1997, covers about 20,959 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V036000?

Dealers will tighten the center rear seat belt anchor bolts to specification.

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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