Recall 00V-122: 1999 Cadillac Escalade, 1999 Chevrolet C10 and 6 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Apr 27, 2000, covering about 279,132 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the right front passenger restraint systems may not meet the neck extension requirements.
The fix
Dealers will install a tray insert on the top of the passenger side of the instrument panel. The tray insert corrects the noncompliance.
Notes
Owner notification began december 29, 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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, and 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 › Webbing |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V122000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 1999 | All years |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1999 | All years |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 1999 | All years |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 1999 | All years |
| GMC Denali | 1999 | All years |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 1999 | All years |
| GMC Suburban | 1999 | All years |
| GMC Yukon | 1999 | 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-122?
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
How is recall 00V-122 fixed?
Dealers will install a tray insert on the top of the passenger side of the instrument panel. The tray insert corrects the noncompliance.
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.