1994-1997 Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet S10 and others recall: seat belts
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on June 12, 1997. It covers about 586,058 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 586,058
- reported
- Jun 12, 1997
- owners notified
- Sep 22, 1997
- related complaints
- 145
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
- Risk
- If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.
Recall number 97V096001
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 145 complaints about seat belts problems.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer1997 Chevrolet Blazer1994 Chevrolet S101995 Chevrolet S101996 Chevrolet S101997 Chevrolet S101996 GMC Jimmy1997 GMC Jimmy1994 GMC Sonoma1995 GMC Sonoma1996 GMC Sonoma1997 GMC Sonoma
Questions about recall 97V096001
Is there a recall on the 1994-1997 Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet S10 and others seat belts?
Yes. Recall 97V096001, reported on June 12, 1997, covers about 586,058 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V096001?
Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.
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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