Recall 97V161000: 1997 Saturn SC1 and 1 other model
- Report received
- Sep 22, 1997
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 26,135vehicles
- 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
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the driver or front passenger safety belt is pulled out much faster than normal, a number of time, the lock-up feature of the retractor will not work properly.
Possible consequence
In a rapid deceleration or vehicle crash, the occupant would not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger safety belt retractor.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1997 Saturn SC33 complaints
- 1997 Saturn SC161 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.