NHTSA recall 03V-050 (03V050000)

seat belts recall reported February 14, 2003 - about 18,327 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V050000
Also written as: 03V-050
Manufacturer number: 03007
Reported: February 14, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~18,327
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN VANS WITH A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT OF LESS THAN 8,500 POUNDS, DURING A VEHICLE CRASH SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO DEPLOY THE SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT RELEASE AFTER THE VEHICLE CRASH, OR ALTERNATELY MAY EJECT THE SAFETY BELT LATCH DURING THE VEHICLE CRASH.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 3, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-050 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Express - 2003

GMC Savana - 2003

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