NHTSA recall 97V-115 (97V115000)
seat belts recall reported July 22, 1997 - about 12 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 97V115000
- Also written as
- 97V-115
- Reported
- July 22, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- ~12
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED, OR NOT REMAIN LOCKED AFTER BEING ENGAGED.
Why it is dangerous
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN IMPROPERLY LOCKING SEAT BELT COULD CAUSE INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-115 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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