NHTSA recall 04V-188 (04V188000)

seat belts recall reported April 16, 2004 - about 84,474 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V188000
Also written as: 04V-188
Manufacturer number: 04027
Reported: April 16, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~84,474
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ANALYSIS OF AN A SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST CONDUCTED BY THE NHTSA;S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) INDICATED THAT THE OUTBOARD ANCHORAGE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT COULD DISCONNECT BECAUSE OF CONTACT BETWEEN THE SEAT TRIM AND THE ANCHORAGE CONNECTOR WHEN THE SEAT WAS ADJUSTED TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS OCCURRED IN A CRASH, THE DRIVER COULD RECEIVE GREATER INJURIES.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSERT A RETAINER ON BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S BELT ANCHORAGES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-188 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet Malibu - 2004

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