Recall 91V-143: 1984–1991 Chevrolet Corvette
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Sep 4, 1991, covering about 231,833 vehicles.
The problem
Under certain vehicle operations and occupant usage conditions, the safety belts can lockup or jam in the safety belt retractor.
The risk
If lockup occurs, it is impossible to pull belt out ofthe retractor. The occupant of a seat with an unusable safety belt issubject to increased risk of injury or death in the event of a sudden stop oraccident.
The fix
Replace the safety belts if the lockup occurs.
Notes
System: safety belts.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 91V143000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Corvette | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | 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 91V-143?
Under certain vehicle operations and occupant usage conditions, the safety belts can lockup or jam in the safety belt retractor.
How is recall 91V-143 fixed?
Replace the safety belts if the lockup occurs.
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.