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1990 GEO METRO Recall - Campaign #95V103007

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1990 GEO METRO RECALL - #95V103007

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

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Vehicle 1990 GEO METRO
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 1/1/1986 - 12/1/1991
Recalled on 5/24/1995
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 5/17/1996
# Affected 466,902
Recalled for SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
 
Description THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequences THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
Notes SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS; BELT BUCKLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS MADE BY TAKATA CORPORATION.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET/GEO AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1990 GEO METRO Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
Technical Service Bulletins Nov 01, 1995 - 151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
UNKNOWN

Feb 09, 1995 - 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) AND GENERAL MOTORS HAVE DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN 1990 GEO METRO VEHICLES WITH 1.0L ENGINES MAY EXCEED HIGH ALTITUDE CARBON MONOXIDE FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. THIS CONDITIO

Jan 10, 1995 - 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
MESSAGE ANNOUNCING MANUFACTURER RECALL 90C51. *TW

Jan 10, 1995 - 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
MESSAGE TO DEALERS CORRECTING INCORRECT INFORMATION CONTAINED IN MANUFACTURER RECALL 90C51. *TW





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