NTSB seat belt recall
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NTSB seat belt recall
Well, folks, I heard recently there was a NTSB recall on the seat belts for our cars, with a problem with the retractor. Our car definately has this problem, so I went down to the dealership today to talk to them. They discovered our car is most certainly eligible for this fix. But. Here's the kicker; they can only find one belt, not both, because GM has discontinued manufacturing them!! I have never heard of such a ridiculous thing before! We ain't drivin' Edsels here, are we? Argh.
Anyhoo, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this before and if anyone has any suggestions?
Anyhoo, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this before and if anyone has any suggestions?
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
RE: NTSB seat belt recall
WELL... I personally havent experienced the same problem, but I do know that after 10 years, i believe it is, an auto manufacturer isnt required to continue manufacturing any part for any car. If i am right about the 10 years, then that would mean that only off-the-wall factory reproductions of seat belts may be available for your car... sorry friend...[&:]
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ORIGINAL: 94blackC4
WELL... I personally havent experienced the same problem, but I do know that after 10 years, i believe it is, an auto manufacturer isnt required to continue manufacturing any part for any car. If i am right about the 10 years, then that would mean that only off-the-wall factory reproductions of seat belts may be available for your car... sorry friend...[&:]
WELL... I personally havent experienced the same problem, but I do know that after 10 years, i believe it is, an auto manufacturer isnt required to continue manufacturing any part for any car. If i am right about the 10 years, then that would mean that only off-the-wall factory reproductions of seat belts may be available for your car... sorry friend...[&:]
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From: deltona fl, 32738
RE: NTSB seat belt recall
ORIGINAL: TopSpeed
Well, folks, I heard recently there was a NTSB recall on the seat belts for our cars, with a problem with the retractor. Our car definately has this problem, so I went down to the dealership today to talk to them. They discovered our car is most certainly eligible for this fix. But. Here's the kicker; they can only find one belt, not both, because GM has discontinued manufacturing them!! I have never heard of such a ridiculous thing before! We ain't drivin' Edsels here, are we? Argh.
Anyhoo, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this before and if anyone has any suggestions?
Well, folks, I heard recently there was a NTSB recall on the seat belts for our cars, with a problem with the retractor. Our car definately has this problem, so I went down to the dealership today to talk to them. They discovered our car is most certainly eligible for this fix. But. Here's the kicker; they can only find one belt, not both, because GM has discontinued manufacturing them!! I have never heard of such a ridiculous thing before! We ain't drivin' Edsels here, are we? Argh.
Anyhoo, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this before and if anyone has any suggestions?
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RE: NTSB seat belt recall
ORIGINAL: joeinindy
Just wondering what years this includes, mine is a 88. Thanks
Just wondering what years this includes, mine is a 88. Thanks
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ORIGINAL: corvette king
I TOOK MY BELTS OUT AND INSTALLED 6 POINT HARNESS,,,,,,MUCH BETTER AND SAFER
ORIGINAL: TopSpeed
Well, folks, I heard recently there was a NTSB recall on the seat belts for our cars, with a problem with the retractor. Our car definately has this problem, so I went down to the dealership today to talk to them. They discovered our car is most certainly eligible for this fix. But. Here's the kicker; they can only find one belt, not both, because GM has discontinued manufacturing them!! I have never heard of such a ridiculous thing before! We ain't drivin' Edsels here, are we? Argh.
Anyhoo, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this before and if anyone has any suggestions?
Well, folks, I heard recently there was a NTSB recall on the seat belts for our cars, with a problem with the retractor. Our car definately has this problem, so I went down to the dealership today to talk to them. They discovered our car is most certainly eligible for this fix. But. Here's the kicker; they can only find one belt, not both, because GM has discontinued manufacturing them!! I have never heard of such a ridiculous thing before! We ain't drivin' Edsels here, are we? Argh.
Anyhoo, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this before and if anyone has any suggestions?
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OK, I got word back from Ecklers this morning:
Qty Item Number Unit Price Description Rtl Price
UM
1 31872 147.99 Seat Belt,Flm Red Cnv LH,87-89 147.99 EA
1 31873 237.99 Seat Belt,Flm Red Cnv RH,86-89 237.99 EA
Yikes, that's not cheap. Oh well, at least I guess I am relieved to find that they are still available, even though it's not directly from GM.
Qty Item Number Unit Price Description Rtl Price
UM
1 31872 147.99 Seat Belt,Flm Red Cnv LH,87-89 147.99 EA
1 31873 237.99 Seat Belt,Flm Red Cnv RH,86-89 237.99 EA
Yikes, that's not cheap. Oh well, at least I guess I am relieved to find that they are still available, even though it's not directly from GM.
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RE: NTSB seat belt recall
Checked with the chevy dealer and yes they are covered on my 88, should find out this morning if they can get the belts, good part is they should be covered by GM at no charge to me. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks for the heads up on the recall.