Recall 01V-123: 1996–1999 Chevrolet Astro, 1996–1999 GMC Safari

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Apr 10, 2001, covering about 461,851 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-123
Report date
Apr 10, 2001
Vehicles affected
461,851
Owners notified
Jun 27, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard.

The risk

This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

The fix

Dealers will install a new alarm module. Owner notification began june 27, 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.

Notes

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 › Warning Light/Devices
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V123000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet Astro1996, 1997, 1998, 1999All years
GMC Safari1996, 1997, 1998, 1999All 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 01V-123?

Vehicle description: mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard.

How is recall 01V-123 fixed?

Dealers will install a new alarm module. Owner notification began june 27, 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.

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.