NHTSA recall 99V-280 (99V280000)

seat belts recall reported October 20, 1999 - about 265,698 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V280000
Also written as: 99V-280
Manufacturer number: 99067/99-C-02
Reported: October 20, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~265,698
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." SOME OF THE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH SEAT BELT SHOULDER GUIDE ANCHOR BOLTS THAT WERE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED AT THE CENTER PILLAR AND COULD FALL OUT, MAKING THE SEAT BELT INOPERATIVE.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND TORQUE OF THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER GUIDE ANCHOR BOLTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-280 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Saturn SC - 1999, 2000

Saturn SL - 1999, 2000

Saturn SW - 1999, 2000

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.