NHTSA recall 94V-015 (94V015000)

seat belts recall reported January 21, 1994 - about 22,862 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V015000
Also written as: 94V-015
Reported: January 21, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~22,862
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

THE THIRD ROW SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND MAY LOCK-UP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON SLOPES OF LESS THAN 15 DEGREES, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Why it is dangerous

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: PASSENGERS SEATED IN THESE POSITON MAYBE UNABLE TO EXTRACT AND FASTEN THEIR SEAT BELTS UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS MOVED TO A MORE LEVEL SURFACE. UNBELTED OCCUPANTS ARE MORE AT RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION THAN THOSE USING SAFETY BELTS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THIRD ROW SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS AND REINSTALL THEM PROPERLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-015 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.