NHTSA recall 93V-212 (93V212000)

seat belts recall reported December 13, 1993 - about 1,238 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V212000
Also written as: 93V-212
Reported: December 13, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~1,238
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS FOR THE REAR CENTER POSITION ARE MISSING A PAWL SPRING AND IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, WILL ALLOW THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING TO EXTEND BEYOND THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE SAFETY BELT WOULD NOTRESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT, SUBJECTING THE OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURIES.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE RETRACTOR IF THE PAWL SPRING IS MISSING.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-212 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chevrolet Lumina Apv - 1994

Oldsmobile Silhouette - 1994

Pontiac Trans Sport - 1994

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.