Recall 95V-242: 1994–1995 Chevrolet C10, 1994–1995 Chevrolet C20 and 5 more

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Dec 13, 1995, covering about 40 vehicles.

NHTSA number
95V-242
Report date
Dec 13, 1995
Vehicles affected
40
Owners notified
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The problem

These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and may not meet the head injury criteria requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

The risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupants of these seats may not be properly restrained.

The fix

Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(S) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.

Notes

System: interior; seat belts; front, FMVSS no. 208.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks, with extended cabs, and equipped with 6.5l naturally aspirated diesel engines and 6.5l turbo diesel engines.note: 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 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentSeat Belts › Front
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number95V242000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet C101994, 1995All years
Chevrolet C201994, 1995All years
Chevrolet C301994, 1995All years
GMC C151994, 1995All years
GMC C251994, 1995All years
GMC C351994, 1995All years
GMC Sierra1994, 1995All 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 95V-242?

These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and may not meet the head injury criteria requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

How is recall 95V-242 fixed?

Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(S) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.

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.