NHTSA recall 00V-117 (00V117000)

seat belts recall reported April 18, 2000 - about 77,952 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V117000
Also written as: 00V-117
Manufacturer number: 00039
Reported: April 18, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~77,952
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELTS THAT MAY TWIST, ALLOWING THE WEBBING TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR.

Why it is dangerous

WHEN THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING BECOMES JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR, THE BELT MAY BE UNUSABLE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF UPDATED FRONT SHOULDER BELT BEZELS AND WHERE NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT OPENING BEZEL KITS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-117 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Buick Park Avenue - 1997, 1998

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.