1998 GMC Safari Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1998 GMC Safari. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V093000Mar 7, 2003507,171 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
  Covers: GMC Safari 1998, Suburban 1997–1998, Chevrolet Suburban 1997–1998 +5 more

  Reported issue: Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.

  Possible consequence: If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 2003. 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…

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• 01V123000Apr 10, 2001461,851 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices
  Covers: GMC Safari 1996–1999, Chevrolet Astro 1996–1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard.

  Possible consequence: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a new alarm module. Owner notification began june 27, 2001. 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.

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• 99V009000Jan 20, 19992,090 vehicles potentially affected
  Child seat
  Covers: GMC Safari 1996–1998, Chevrolet Astro 1996–1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated dual child seats. Some of these vehicles may be missing a seat belt retractor clutch spring and/or pawl spring in the child seat. If the clutch spring was missing, the seat belt would lock in the retracted position and could not be used. If the pawl spring was missing, the seat belt restraint would continually play out and would not lock.

  Possible consequence: These conditions could increase the occupant's risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belts on the child seats, and if necessary, replace the child seat.

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