Recall 04V189000: Front Seat Belt Buckle Defect

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:

Chevrolet / Express 2004

GMC / Savana 2004

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V189000 Recall Date : APR 16, 2004

COMPONENT: Seat Belts: Front: Buckle Assembly

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 331

SUMMARY:
Certain vans fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 209, seat belt assemblies. These vehicles may have been produced with seat belt buckle assemblies containing a latch with a brittle condition that may not withstand the force requirements of the standard.

CONSEQUENCE:
The safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, which could result in injury to the occupant.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the safety belt buckle. The recall began May 7, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

NOTES:
GM Recall NO. 04025. CUstomers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).