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1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Recall - Campaign #91V143000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE RECALL - #91V143000

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE

UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATIONS AND OCCUPANT USAGE CONDITIONS, THE SAFETY BELTS CAN LOCKUP OR JAM IN THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 2/1/1983 - 5/1/1991
Recalled on 9/30/1991
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 10/25/1991
# Affected 231,833
Recalled for SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
 
Description UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATIONS AND OCCUPANT USAGE CONDITIONS, THE SAFETY BELTS CAN LOCKUP OR JAM IN THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR.
Consequences IF LOCKUP OCCURS, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL BELT OUT OFTHE RETRACTOR. THE OCCUPANT OF A SEAT WITH AN UNUSABLE SAFETY BELT ISSUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT.
Corrective action REPLACE THE SAFETY BELTS IF THE LOCKUP OCCURS.
Notes SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
See also 1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Recall for WHEELS, HUBCAP/COVER

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Technical Service Bulletins Apr 27, 2004 - 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NO SERIAL DATA COMMUNICATIONS USING THE TECH 1 WITH A 1986 OR NEWER CAMARO, FIREBIRD OR CORVETTE WITH A 5.0 OR 5.7 LITRE ENGINE. SIT BULLETIN 1450640. *TT

Nov 01, 1995 - 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
REAR LIFT WINDOW HARD TO OPEN/HINGE LOOSE TO GLASS. *TW





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