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Chevrolet Corvette Recall 91V143: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

NHTSA campaign 91V143, reported September 4, 1991, 231,833 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V143GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Problem
UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATIONS AND OCCUPANT USAGE CONDITIONS, THE SAFETY BELTS CAN LOCKUP OR JAM IN THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR.
Risk
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.
Remedy
REPLACE THE SAFETY BELTS IF THE LOCKUP OCCURS.
Notes
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Corvette19841985198619871988198919901991