NHTSA recall 04V-407 (04V407000)

seat belts recall reported August 17, 2004 - about 32,301 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V407000
Also written as: 04V-407
Manufacturer number: 04069
Reported: August 17, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~32,301
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SAFETY BELT CAN BECOME TWISTED.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS OCCURS THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR MAY LOCK IN POSITION SO THAT THE BELT CANNOT BE USED. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SAFETY BELT WEBBING GUIDE TO PREVENT THE BELT FROM TWISTING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438. VEHICLE OWNERS LOCATED IN GUAM SHOULD CONTACT GM CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE AT 1-671-648-8453.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-407 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet Aveo - 2004

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