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Report Date :
February 10, 2010 at
01:01 AM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
95V241000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
CHEVROLET / C10
1994-1995
CHEVROLET / C20
1994-1995
CHEVROLET / C30
1994-1995
GMC / C15
1994-1995
GMC / C25
1994-1995
GMC / C35
1994-1995
GMC / SIERRA
1994-1995
Manufacturer:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr's Report Date:
DEC 08, 1995
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
95V241000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Potential Number of Units Affected:
630099
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
IF THE BUCKLE RELEASED, THE SYSTEM WOULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT PROTECTION.
Remedy:
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.
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