NHTSA recall 04V-189 (04V189000)

seat belts recall reported April 19, 2004 - about 331 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V189000
Also written as: 04V-189
Manufacturer number: 04025
Reported: April 19, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~331
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

CERTAIN VANS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING A LATCH WITH A BRITTLE CONDITION THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Why it is dangerous

THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE. THE RECALL BEAGN MAY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-189 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Express - 2004

GMC Savana - 2004

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