Recall 00V-057: 1995 Buick Riviera, 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Feb 28, 2000, covering about 85,253 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-057
Report date
Feb 28, 2000
Vehicles affected
85,253
Owners notified
Nov 15, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear shoulder belt(S) do not retract. A retainer could separate from a rear seat shoulder belt retractor which results in the retractor return spring becoming disengaged.

The risk

In a crash, an occupant may receive more severe injuries if there is excessive slack in the shoulder belt.

The fix

Dealers will inspect both rear shoulder belt retractors for correct function and install a spring cover retaining strap to each retractor. If a retractor does not function correctly, it will be replaced.

Notes

Gm recall no. 00023.owner notification began november 15, 2000.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 oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537 or buick at 1-800-521-7300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentSeat Belts › Front › Webbing
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number00V057000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Buick Riviera1995All years
Oldsmobile Aurora1995All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-057?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear shoulder belt(S) do not retract. A retainer could separate from a rear seat shoulder belt retractor which results in the retractor return spring becoming disengaged.

How is recall 00V-057 fixed?

Dealers will inspect both rear shoulder belt retractors for correct function and install a spring cover retaining strap to each retractor. If a retractor does not function correctly, it will be replaced.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.