NHTSA recall 96V-044 (96V044000)

seat belts recall reported March 5, 1996 - about 15,122 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V044000
Also written as: 96V-044
Reported: March 5, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~15,122
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OR MORE INCORRECT SAFETY BELT AND/OR SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ENDS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Why it is dangerous

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF AN INCORRECT PART IS USED, THE BELT MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT SHOULD A VEHICLE CRASH OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL FRONT AND REAR SAFETY BELT LATCH ENDS AND SAFETY BELT BUCKLES FOR CORRECT PARTS AND REPLACE ANY INCORRECT PARTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-044 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Buick Lesabre - 1997

Buick Park Avenue - 1996

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.