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NHTSA Campaign ID:  03V093000
Component:  Visibility: Rearview Mirrors/Devices: Exterior
Manufacturer:  General Motors
Year:
1997
Make:
Chevy Truck
Model:
Blazer
Recall Date:
03/07/2003
Potential Number of Units Affected: 507,171
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch. If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
Consequence Summary:
If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification is expected to begin during April 2003. 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 Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.

NHTSA Campaign ID:  03V117000
Component:  Seat Belts: Front: Buckle Assembly
Manufacturer:  General Motors
Year:
1997
Make:
Chevy Truck
Model:
Blazer
Recall Date:
03/27/2003
Potential Number of Units Affected: 312,715
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a driver's seat belt buckle assembly that contains an energy-absorbing loop. Sustained loads of sufficient magnitude and duration on the belt in severe crashes could fully deploy the buckle energy-absorbing loop, introducing a total of 10 additional inches of webbing into the seat belt system. The free falling latch plate used in this system may allow webbing to dynamically distribute between the lap and shoulder belt as the driver's position changes during a multiple rollover event.
Consequence Summary:
If the energy-absorbing loop fully deploys in a severe multiple rollover crash, it is possible that a belted driver may experience partial or even complete ejection from the vehicle.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will replace the energy-absorbing seat belt assemblies. Owner notification is expected to begin 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 Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.

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