1997 Saturn SC and Saturn SC1 recall: retractor
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on September 22, 1997. It covers about 26,135 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 26,135
- reported
- Sep 22, 1997
- owners notified
- Sep 22, 1997
- related complaints
- 20
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the driver or front passenger safety belt is pulled out much faster than normal, a number of time, the lock-up feature of the retractor will not work properly.
- Risk
- In a rapid deceleration or vehicle crash, the occupant would not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger safety belt retractor.
Recall number 97V161000
Affected vehicles
- Saturn SC 1997 1997
- Saturn SC1 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about seat belts problems.
Questions about recall 97V161000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Saturn SC and Saturn SC1 retractor?
Yes. Recall 97V161000, reported on September 22, 1997, covers about 26,135 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V161000?
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger safety belt retractor.
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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