2004 Chevrolet Cavalier & 2004 Pontiac Sunfire recall: seat belt
⚠️ What's wrong
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, 'seat belt assembly anchorages.' the passenger-side rear safety belt may have been installed with an incorrect nut and bolt.
💥 The risk
In a severe crash, the upper seat belt anchorage may separate. The effectiveness of the seat belt could then be reduced and the occupant could receive greater injuries.
🔧 The fix
Dealers are to inspect the safety belt anchorage and install a new nut and bolt, if necessary. The recall began on august 23, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V300000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 04056
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 37
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Owner phone
- 1-800-630-2438
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 23, 2004
- Built
- Apr 1, 2004 – Apr 30, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- GM recall no. 04056. Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).