Recall 96V-142: 1991 Chevrolet Blazer, 1991 GMC Jimmy and 1 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Jul 31, 1996, covering about 97,351 vehicles.
The problem
These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a rear seat belt buckle release button can stick in the unlatched (Down) position under certain conditions because the buckle assembly can move inside the seat belt cover. If the cover moves far enough, it can create an interference condition with the latch release button. When it does, the seat belt buckle cannot be latched.
The risk
The rear belts may not hold an occupant in the event of a vehicle accident increasing the risk of pesonal injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the three rear-seat belt buckles (One assembly) with a new, revised design.
Notes
System: interior; seat belts; rear. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in august 1996. 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, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Rear/Other |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 96V142000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Blazer | 1991 | All years |
| GMC Jimmy | 1991 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Bravada | 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 96V-142?
These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a rear seat belt buckle release button can stick in the unlatched (Down) position under certain conditions because the buckle assembly can move inside the seat belt cover. If the cover moves far enough, it can create an interference condition with the latch release button. When it does, the seat belt buckle cannot be latched.
How is recall 96V-142 fixed?
Dealers will replace the three rear-seat belt buckles (One assembly) with a new, revised design.
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.