Recall 00V-097: 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups, 1999 GMC C/K Series
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Mar 28, 2000, covering about 500,000 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The seat belts fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
The risk
The seat belts may not restrain an occupant properly in the event of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace both the front driver and passenger seat belts with new seat belts.
Notes
Owner notification will be conducted in two phases.the first phase began september 19, 2000.the second phase began march 16, 2001.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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V097000 |
Vehicles in this recall
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-097?
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The seat belts fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
How is recall 00V-097 fixed?
Dealers will replace both the front driver and passenger seat belts with new seat belts.
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.