NHTSA recall 07V328000
Seat Belts · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Certain vehicles located in guam and saipan were built with a seat belt buckle with an improper ultrasonic weld of the spring rib and fixation rib of buckle undercover in both front seat belts. A spring rib or fixation rib could break and remain inside the buckle, and the seat belt tongue may not be inserted into the buckle, or the push button may become stuck, resulting in an occupant not being able to unlatch the…
Why it matters: These buckle malfunctions could prevent a person from using the seat belt system, and risk of injury to an unbelted person in a crash would be increased.
The fix: Dealers will replace the front seat belt buckle. The recall began on January 2, 2008.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Chevrolet Optra, 2007 Chevrolet Optra.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07V328000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.