The issue
NOTE: 1991 CAPRICE SEDANS AND WAGONS AND ROADMASTER WAGONS AND 1992 ROADMASTER SEDANS. THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP PLASTIC COVERING MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE STEEL SUB-PLATE. IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE VEHICLE CRASH, THE EXPOSED STEEL SUB-PLATE MAY CUT THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING AND RESULT IN AN INCREASED POSSIBILITY AND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY TO THE AFFECTED SEAT OCCUPANT. CORRECTION: NEW SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS WILL BE INSTALLED ON INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Description (français)
Le recouvrement en plastique de la boucle de guidage de la ceinture baudrier peut se fissurer et exposer la plaque d'acier. Dans le cas d'une collision sérieuse, la plaque de métal exposée peut couper la sangle de la ceinture et augmenter les risques de blessures ou leur gravité pour l'occupant du siège.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Roadmaster | 1991, 1992 |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1991 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Roadmaster | 1991 | 9 | 2 |
| Buick Roadmaster | 1992 | 87 | 3 |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1991 | 131 | 5 |