Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V105000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-05-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V105000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,500,000
Reported to NHTSA
1990-05-14
Owners notified
1991-03-07

Defect description

PLASTIC COMPONENTS OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES DO NOT CONTAIN AN ULTRA VIOLET STABILIZER, AND EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND ELEVATED INTERIOR TEMPERATURES COULD WEAKEN THE PLASTIC COMPONENTS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF PLASTIC COMPONENTS WHICHCOULD PREVENT BUCKLE FROM LATCHING AND PROTECTING OCCUPANT IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE OR REPAIR SEAT BELT BUCKLE.

Notes

SYSTEM: SEAT BELT BUCKLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet Camaro1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984
Pontiac Firebird1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.