NHTSA recall 01V-109 (01V109000)

seat belts recall reported April 6, 2001 - about 116,007 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V109000
Also written as: 01V-109
Manufacturer number: 01017
Reported: April 6, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~116,007
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH SUNVISOR LOCATED AIR BAG LABELS, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A MESSAGE AREA LESS THAN 30 CM WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Why it is dangerous

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

GM WILL MAIL A NEW BILINGUAL AIR BAG LABEL WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER MAY BRING THE LABEL TO THEIR DEALER FOR INSTALLATION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537 OR BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-109 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Buick Century - 2000, 2001

Buick Regal - 2000, 2001

Oldsmobile Intrigue - 2000, 2001

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.