Recall 96V219000: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 4, 1996

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

1,573vehicles

Model years

1997

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 manufactured with seat belt retractors out of design position which can cause the retractor to lock-up on slopes less severe than the fmvss requirement. This does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Possible consequence

In the event of a vehicle collision, unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury than those using seat belts.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the seat belts for proper front seat belt retractor position. Retractors found to be improperly positioned will be reinstalled correctly.

Affected model years

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

• 1997 Chevrolet Camaro69 complaints
• 1997 Pontiac Firebird49 complaints