Recall 00V-111: 1997–2000 Chevrolet Corvette

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Apr 17, 2000, covering about 71,569 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-111
Report date
Apr 17, 2000
Vehicles affected
71,569
Owners notified
Nov 13, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lap belt webbing can twist allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.

The risk

When the belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the seat belt may be unusable.

The fix

Dealers will install inserts to the belt web guide of each lap belt retractor.

Notes

Owner notification began november 13, 2000.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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentSeat Belts › Front
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number00V111000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet Corvette1997, 1998, 1999, 2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-111?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lap belt webbing can twist allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.

How is recall 00V-111 fixed?

Dealers will install inserts to the belt web guide of each lap belt retractor.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.