In a crash, an occupant may receive more severe injuries if there is excessive slack in the shoulder belt.

Seat Belts — Front — Webbing

Date Announced
FEB 28, 2000
Vehicles Affected
85,253
Buick Recall #
00023
NHTSA Campaign #
00V057000
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The rear shoulder belt(s) do not retract. A retainer could separate from a rear seat shoulder belt retractor which results in the retractor return spring becoming disengaged.
Actions
Dealers will inspect both rear shoulder belt retractors for correct function and install a spring cover retaining strap to each retractor. If a retractor does not function correctly, it will be replaced.
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