Recall 04V-189: 2004 Chevrolet Express, 2004 GMC Savana

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Apr 19, 2004, covering about 331 vehicles.

NHTSA number
04V-189
Report date
Apr 19, 2004
Vehicles affected
331
Owners notified
May 7, 2004

The problem

Certain vans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." these vehicles may have been produced with seat belt buckle assemblies containing a latch with a brittle condition that may not withstand the force requirements of the standard.

The risk

The safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, which could result in injury to the occupant.

The fix

Dealers will replace the safety belt buckle. The recall beagn may 7, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Notes

Gm recall no. 04025.customers can 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 › Buckle Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number04V189000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet Express2004All years
GMC Savana2004All 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 04V-189?

Certain vans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." these vehicles may have been produced with seat belt buckle assemblies containing a latch with a brittle condition that may not withstand the force requirements of the standard.

How is recall 04V-189 fixed?

Dealers will replace the safety belt buckle. The recall beagn may 7, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

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.