The issue
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Vehicles may have seat belt assemblies that will not withstand the force requirements of the standard. In a crash, if the belt buckle fails, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant. Correction: Suspect buckle assemblies will be replaced.
Description (français)
Certains véhicules ne satisfont pas aux exigences de la norme en matière de résistance aux sollicitations. En cas d'accident, si la ceinture fait défaut, il y aura risque de blessure accru pour les occupants. Correction : Les boucles affectées seront remplacées.
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Vehicles covered
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 Century | 2000 | 193 | 5 |
| Buick Regal | 2000 | 184 | 8 |
| Chevrolet Blazer | 2000 | 589 | 4 |
| Chevrolet Impala | 2000 | 818 | 7 |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2000 | 233 | 5 |
| Chevrolet S10 | 2000 | 471 | 4 |
| Chevrolet Venture | 2000 | 350 | 5 |
| GMC Jimmy | 2000 | 211 | 4 |
| GMC Sonoma | 2000 | 136 | 3 |
| Oldsmobile Intrigue | 2000 | 200 | 4 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2000 | 114 | 5 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 2000 | 461 | 5 |
| Pontiac Montana | 2000 | 228 | 5 |