NHTSA recall 97V-104 (97V104000)

seat belts recall reported June 28, 1997 - about 4,369 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V104000
Also written as: 97V-104
Reported: June 28, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~4,369
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELTS IN THESE VEHICLES INCORPORATE AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP. THIS LOOP IS INADEQUATE TO ABSORB THE NECESSARY FORCES THAT CAN BE EXERTED ON IT. THEREFORE, THE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP WILL NOT ABSORB ENOUGH ENERGY, AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-104 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet Corvette - 1997

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