NHTSA recall 98V-306 (98V306000)
seat belts recall reported December 1, 1998 - about 111,470 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 98V306000
- Also written as
- 98V-306
- Reported
- December 1, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- ~111,470
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Why it is dangerous
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-306 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
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.