Chevrolet Blazer, S10; GMC Jimmy, Sonoma (1994-1997): Seat belts
Recall 97V096001 · Jun 12, 1997 · General Motors Corp.
586,058
vehicles affected
586,058
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 97V096001
- Date
- Jun 12, 1997
- Maker
- General Motors Corp.
- Units affected
- 586,058
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts
- Model years
- 1994-1997
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT.
What can happen
IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 12 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 97V096001?
4 models: Chevrolet Blazer (1996-1997), Chevrolet S10 (1994-1997), GMC Jimmy (1996-1997) and 1 more, about 586,058 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 97V096001?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
What can happen?
IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.