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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     CHEVROLET / ASTRO     1996-1997
     GMC / SAFARI     1996-1997
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: APR 01, 1997
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V057000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 18972
Summary:
 THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE RIGHT-HAND REAR BUCKET SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.
Consequence:
 IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR ON THE REAR SEAT CUSHION FRAME.
Notes:
 OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEING LATE-APRIL 1997. 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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