Recall 81V060000: 1980–1981 Chevrolet Chevette and 4 other models

Report received

May 19, 1981

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

55,238vehicles

Model years

1980–1981

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain vehicles, the seat belt retractors in the rear seating positions contain first lock positions which will not lock when used by smaller passengers. This fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection".

Remedy

All owners will be sent a pre-paid postage card that is to be filled out and sent back. The card will indicate whether the seat belts are functioning properly. If dealer inspects seat belts, the seat belt retractors will be replaced, if necessary, without charge.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1981 Chevrolet Camaro1 complaints
• 1980 Chevrolet Chevette1 complaints
• 1981 Chevrolet Chevette5 complaints
• 1980 Chevrolet Monza0 complaints
• 1981 Pontiac Firebird0 complaints
• 1980 Pontiac Sunbird0 complaints