1994 CHEVROLET C20 RECALL - #95V241000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT
IF BOTH THE LAP-BELT AND SHOULDER-BELT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS ON THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES RELEASE AT OR NEAR THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATION FORCES CAN CAUSE THE BUCKLE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE LATCH.
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Recall Details
Vehicle |
1994 CHEVROLET C20 |
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Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Manufactured between |
3/1/1993 - 7/1/1995 |
Recalled on |
1/2/1996 |
Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Owners Notified on |
3/14/1996 |
# Affected |
630,099 |
Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
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Description |
IF BOTH THE LAP-BELT AND SHOULDER-BELT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS ON THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES RELEASE AT OR NEAR THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATION FORCES CAN CAUSE THE BUCKLE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE LATCH. |
Consequences |
IF THE BUCKLE RELEASED, THE SYSTEM WOULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT PROTECTION. |
Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STITCHING THAT CREATES THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP IN THE SHOULDER BELT(S). |
Notes |
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS; FRONT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, EXTENDED CAB, EQUIPPED WITHGAS ENGINES OR 6.5L H.O. TURBO DIESEL ENGINES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
See also |
1994 CHEVROLET C20 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1994 CHEVROLET C20 Recall for SEATS
1994 CHEVROLET C20 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
1994 CHEVROLET C20 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1994 CHEVROLET C20 Recall for SEATS
1994 CHEVROLET C20 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
1994 CHEVROLET C20 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
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