NHTSA recall 00V-122 (00V122000)

seat belts recall reported April 27, 2000 - about 279,132 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V122000
Also written as: 00V-122
Manufacturer number: 00044
Reported: April 27, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~279,132
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY NOT MEET THE NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRAY INSERT ON THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRAY INSERT CORRECTS THE NONCOMPLIANCE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-122 when calling a dealer.

Affected 7 models

Cadillac Escalade - 1999

Chevrolet Suburban - 1999

Chevrolet Tahoe - 1999

GMC Denali - 1999

GMC Sierra 1500 - 1999

GMC Suburban - 1999

GMC Yukon - 1999

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.