Make : CHEVROLET | Model : BLAZER | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19960301 - 19970630 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V096001 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970922 | Date Received by ODI: 19970612 | Date Added to Database: 19970821 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: SEAT BELTS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 586058 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT. |
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Consequence:
IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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