NHTSA recall 91V-143 (91V143000)

seat belts recall reported September 4, 1991 - about 231,833 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V143000
Also written as: 91V-143
Reported: September 4, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~231,833
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATIONS AND OCCUPANT USAGE CONDITIONS, THE SAFETY BELTS CAN LOCKUP OR JAM IN THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR.

Why it is dangerous

IF LOCKUP OCCURS, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL BELT OUT OFTHE RETRACTOR. THE OCCUPANT OF A SEAT WITH AN UNUSABLE SAFETY BELT ISSUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE SAFETY BELTS IF THE LOCKUP OCCURS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-143 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet Corvette - 1990, 1991

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