NHTSA recall 97V-096 (97V096001)

seat belts recall reported June 12, 1997 - about 586,058 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V096001
Also written as: 97V-096
Reported: June 12, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~586,058
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT.

Why it is dangerous

IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-096 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Chevrolet Blazer - 1996, 1997

Chevrolet S10 - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

GMC Jimmy - 1996, 1997

GMC Sonoma - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

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.