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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 99V280📅 Oct 26, 1999

2000 Saturn SC & 2000 Saturn SL + 1 more recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." some of the vehicles were produced with seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts that were not adequately tightened at the center pillar and could fall out, making the seat belt inoperative.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect these vehicles for proper installation and torque of the seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts.

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
99V280000
Manufacturer recall #
99067/99-C-02
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
265,698
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Owner phone
1-800-553-6000
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 29, 1999
Built
Apr 1, 1998 – Aug 31, 1999
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
GM recall no. 909067/saturn recall no. 99-C-02.owner notification began october 29, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt #3.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 99V280 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 99V280?

2000 Saturn SC & 2000 Saturn SL + 1 more. 265,698 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Saturn dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-553-6000.