NHTSA recall 91V-067 (91V067000)

seat belts recall reported April 22, 1991 - about 40,696 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V067000
Also written as: 91V-067
Reported: April 22, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~40,696
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

THE METAL LATCHPLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, CAUSING A "NO LATCH" CONDITION. MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LATCHPLATE RELEASE FROM THE BUCKLE.

Why it is dangerous

UNBELTED OR INCORRECTLY BELTED SEAT OCCUPANTS ARESUBJECTED TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY FOR THE SAFETY BELT (FRONT AND REAR IN COUPES AND FRONT ONLY IN CONVERTIBLES).

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-067 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Camaro - 1991

Pontiac Firebird - 1991

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.