NHTSA recall 01V159000

Seat Belts · General Motors, LLC

May 17, 2001report date

9,196units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: Some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked. With repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.

Why it matters: In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.

The fix: Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. Gm is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections. Owner notification began July 2, 2001.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2001 Chevrolet C Series, 2001 Chevrolet Suburban, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2001 Gmc C Series, 2001 Gmc Suburban, 2001 Gmc Yukon, 2001 Gmc Yukon Xl.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 01V159000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.