1999-2000 Saturn SC, Saturn SL and others recall: anchorage

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on October 20, 1999. It covers about 265,698 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 265,698
reported: Oct 20, 1999
owners notified: Oct 29, 1999
related complaints: 16

Seat belts: front: anchorage

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." some of the vehicles were produced with seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts that were not adequately tightened at the center pillar and could fall out, making the seat belt inoperative.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles for proper installation and torque of the seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts.

Recall number 99V280000

Affected vehicles

Saturn SC 1999-2000 1999 2000
Saturn SL 1999-2000 1999 2000
Saturn SW 1999-2000 1999 2000

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about seat belts problems.

1999 Saturn SC 2000 Saturn SC 1999 Saturn SL 2000 Saturn SL 1999 Saturn SW 2000 Saturn SW

Questions about recall 99V280000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Saturn SC, Saturn SL and others anchorage?

Yes. Recall 99V280000, reported on October 20, 1999, covers about 265,698 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V280000?

Dealers will inspect these vehicles for proper installation and torque of the seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts.

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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