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NHTSA Campaign ID:
04V094000 Component: Equipment: Other: Labels Manufacturer: General Motors |
| Year: 2004 |
Make: Chevrolet |
Model: Malibu |
Recall Date: 02/23/2004 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 51,715 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) no. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Some of these vehicles that were not equipped with an Advanced Occupant Restraint System (AORS) have driver and passenger side sun visors with AORS labels. The AORS labels do not include statements and the illustration required by FMVSS no. 208 for vehicles without AORS.Consequence Summary: Corrective Summary: Owners will be sent replacement labels with instructions on how to install them. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. |
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NHTSA Campaign ID:
04V188000 Component: Seat Belts: Front: Anchorage Manufacturer: General Motors |
| Year: 2004 |
Make: Chevrolet |
Model: Malibu |
Recall Date: 04/16/2004 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 84,474 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, analysis of an NCAP side impact test indicated the outboard anchorage of the driver's seat belt could disconnect because of contact between the seat trim and the anchorage connector when the seat was adjusted to its lowest position.Consequence Summary: If this occurred in a crash, the driver could receive greater injuries.Corrective Summary: Dealers will install the retainer on both the driver and passenger's belt anchorages. Owner notification is expected to begin during June 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. |
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