Recall 95V173000: 1989–1996 Buick Century and 4 other models

Report received

Sep 15, 1995

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

2,216,325vehicles

Model years

1989–1996

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

These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with fmvss no.210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Possible consequence

Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. The safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. Additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.

Affected model years

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

• 1989 Buick Century40 complaints
• 1990 Buick Century33 complaints
• 1991 Buick Century38 complaints
• 1992 Buick Century45 complaints
• 1993 Buick Century54 complaints
• 1994 Buick Century106 complaints
• 1995 Buick Century99 complaints
• 1996 Buick Century80 complaints
• 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity39 complaints
• 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity7 complaints
• 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera31 complaints
• 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera20 complaints
• 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera46 complaints
• 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera34 complaints
• 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera83 complaints
• 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass193 complaints
• 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass136 complaints
• 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass139 complaints
• 1989 Pontiac 600016 complaints
• 1990 Pontiac 600011 complaints
• 1991 Pontiac 60006 complaints