Recall 00V-117: 1997–1998 Buick Park Avenue
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Apr 18, 2000, covering about 77,952 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have front seat shoulder belts that may twist, allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.
The risk
When the shoulder belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the belt may be unusable.
The fix
Dealers will inspect for the presence of updated front shoulder belt bezels and where necessary, install new front seat shoulder belt opening bezel kits.
Notes
Owner notification began august 31, 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 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
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front › Webbing |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V117000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Park Avenue | 1997, 1998 | All 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-117?
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have front seat shoulder belts that may twist, allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.
How is recall 00V-117 fixed?
Dealers will inspect for the presence of updated front shoulder belt bezels and where necessary, install new front seat shoulder belt opening bezel kits.
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.