NHTSA recall 96V-142 (96V142000)

seat belts recall reported July 31, 1996 - about 97,351 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V142000
Also written as: 96V-142
Reported: July 31, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~97,351
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH A REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON CAN STICK IN THE UNLATCHED (DOWN) POSITION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS BECAUSE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAN MOVE INSIDE THE SEAT BELT COVER. IF THE COVER MOVES FAR ENOUGH, IT CAN CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION WITH THE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON. WHEN IT DOES, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CANNOT BE LATCHED.

Why it is dangerous

THE REAR BELTS MAY NOT HOLD AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT INCREASING THE RISK OF PESONAL INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THREE REAR-SEAT BELT BUCKLES (ONE ASSEMBLY) WITH A NEW, REVISED DESIGN.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-142 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chevrolet Blazer - 1991

GMC Jimmy - 1991

Oldsmobile Bravada - 1991

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.