NHTSA recall 95V-241 (95V241000)

seat belts recall reported December 13, 1995 - about 630,099 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V241000
Also written as: 95V-241
Reported: December 13, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~630,099
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

IF BOTH THE LAP-BELT AND SHOULDER-BELT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS ON THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES RELEASE AT OR NEAR THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATION FORCES CAN CAUSE THE BUCKLE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE LATCH.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE BUCKLE RELEASED, THE SYSTEM WOULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT PROTECTION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STITCHING THAT CREATES THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP IN THE SHOULDER BELT(S).

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-241 when calling a dealer.

Affected 7 models

Chevrolet C10 - 1994, 1995

Chevrolet C20 - 1994, 1995

Chevrolet C30 - 1994, 1995

GMC C15 - 1994, 1995

GMC C25 - 1994, 1995

GMC C35 - 1994, 1995

GMC Sierra - 1994, 1995

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.