The issue
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies". These vehicles may have been produced with seat belt buckle assemblies containing a latch with a brittle condition that may not withstand the force requirements of the standard. In a crash, if the safety belt buckle fails, an occupant's injuries could be greater. Correction: Dealer will install new seat belt assemblies.
Description (français)
Certains véhicules ne se conforment pas aux exigences de la NSVAC 209, Ceintures de sécurité. Ces véhicules pourraient avoir été munis de boucles de ceinture de sécurité contenant un loquet qui pourrait ne pas supporter les forces exigées par la norme. En cas d'accident, si la boucle de la ceinture de sécurité ne résistait pas, les blessures infligées à la personne pourraient être plus sérieuses. Correction : Le concessionnaire devra installer de nouvelles ceintures de sécurité.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Express | 2004 |
| GMC Savana | 2004 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Express | 2004 | 21 | 6 |
| GMC Savana | 2004 | 12 | 7 |