NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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233 reports180,000 miles · Mar 20, 2013
EngineFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT EXPLODED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT EXPLODED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND OUT AN ENGINEER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10503815
98,000 miles · Feb 15, 2013
Service BrakesSuspensionWheels
I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. THE CAR IS IN GREAT CONDITION. HOWEVER, FOR A VEHICLE WITH LOW MILES, THESE PROBLEMS SHOULD NOT BE AN ISSUE. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM PROBLEMS; SUSPENSION PROBLEMS; NOISE IN THE TIRES. ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND ABS PUMP IS MAKING A HUMMING SOUND; SUSPENSION, I HAVE POPPING SOUNDS WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS…
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I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. THE CAR IS IN GREAT CONDITION. HOWEVER, FOR A VEHICLE WITH LOW MILES, THESE PROBLEMS SHOULD NOT BE AN ISSUE. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM PROBLEMS; SUSPENSION PROBLEMS; NOISE IN THE TIRES. ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND ABS PUMP IS MAKING A HUMMING SOUND; SUSPENSION, I HAVE POPPING SOUNDS WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS; LOUD HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM REAR TIRES (I HAVE READ ABOUT THE CALIPER ISSUES WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE) I HAVE YET TO TAKE AND ADDRESS THE CALIPER PROBLEM BUT, MY GUESS IS THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. IF THESE PROBLEMS ARE HAPPENING TO MORE AND MORE OF THESE CARS, WHY HAS GM NOT RECALLED AND FIXED SOME OF THESE PROBLEMS. MAINLY, THE BRAKE PROBLEMS. THIS A POTENTIAL LIFE THREATENING PROBLEM. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR; I AM WORRIED THAT THE BREAKS WILL FAIL, AND I WILL CRASH THE CAR. THIS SADDENS ME THAT GM, THE MONSTROUS CAR MANUFACTURER, HAS NOT FIXED THIS PROBLEM THAT THEY SURE KNOW OF. I WILL NOT BE BUYING ANOTHER GM MODEL, AND "I WILL" LET OTHERS KNOW ALL THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH GM MODEL CARS; THIS IS NOT MY FIRST GM BUT, "WILL BE" MY LAST. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10498209
130,000 miles · Feb 8, 2013
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion SystemFire
VEHICLE WAS HAVING STARTING ISSUES. WOULD NOT START WITHOUT A JUMP START. WE JUMPED THE CAR WITH JUMPER CABLES, AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IMMEDIATLEY HOSED IT DOWN TO PUT OUT THE FIRE, AND NOW THERE IS A HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH, FOUND OUT A RECALL BACK IN 09 THAT WAS CAUSING THIS SAME EXACT …
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VEHICLE WAS HAVING STARTING ISSUES. WOULD NOT START WITHOUT A JUMP START. WE JUMPED THE CAR WITH JUMPER CABLES, AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IMMEDIATLEY HOSED IT DOWN TO PUT OUT THE FIRE, AND NOW THERE IS A HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH, FOUND OUT A RECALL BACK IN 09 THAT WAS CAUSING THIS SAME EXACT ISSUE. FOUND SEVERAL PEOPLE WITH THE SAME YEAR MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE, THAT THIS SAME EXACT SITUATION HAPPEND TO, AND IT WAS DUE TO THE RECALL. IN 2010 STOCKTON CHEVROLET REPLACED SPARKPLUG RETAINERS ON A RECALL ISSUE, WHICH WAS LINKED TO THE SAME RECALL. NOW TRYING TO FIGHT GM DEALER TO HAVE VEHICLE FIXED, AS IT SEEMS TO BE LINKED TO THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE SPARKPLUG RETAINERS WERE REPLACED. COULD BE A POSSIBLE PRODUCT LIABILITY ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10496922
117,100 miles · Oct 22, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V090000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY); HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V090000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY); HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,100.
NHTSA ODI #10481348
63,000 miles · Jun 2, 2012
Service Brakes
ON HIGHWAY AND APPLIED BRAKES WHEN FELT BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE FAILING. AT SAME TIME BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION LIGHT INDICATORS CAME ON AND PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. TOWED TO A SERVICE PLACE AND TOLD ME THE BRAKE LINES ARE ALL CORRODED AND LEAKING. THERE IS RUST EVEN ON SUPPORTS HOLDING LINES. CHEVROLET DOESN'T MAKE THE LINES ANYMORE…
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ON HIGHWAY AND APPLIED BRAKES WHEN FELT BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE FAILING. AT SAME TIME BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION LIGHT INDICATORS CAME ON AND PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. TOWED TO A SERVICE PLACE AND TOLD ME THE BRAKE LINES ARE ALL CORRODED AND LEAKING. THERE IS RUST EVEN ON SUPPORTS HOLDING LINES. CHEVROLET DOESN'T MAKE THE LINES ANYMORE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10460334
171,000 miles · May 29, 2012
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 171,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 175,731.
NHTSA ODI #10459935
96,500 miles · Dec 20, 2011
Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED.THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT A CRASH AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY ROAD DEBRIS THAT COULD HAVE POSSIBLY CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE. A FEW M…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED.THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT A CRASH AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY ROAD DEBRIS THAT COULD HAVE POSSIBLY CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE. A FEW MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO SHIP THE DEFECTIVE TIRES FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,500.
NHTSA ODI #10440600
80,000 miles · Aug 14, 2011
EquipmentExterior Lighting
FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS WHEN I TURN ON MY TURN SIGNALS AND LEAVE ON WHILE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT THEY WILL QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. I HAVE LEARNED TO TURN THEM ON AND SHOW WHAT I AM GOING TO DO THEN TURN THEM OFF UNTIL THE LIGHT CHANGES AND TURN THEM ON AGAIN TO SHOW WHICH WAY I AM TURNING. AFTER I HAVE STOPPED AND RESTARTED …
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FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS WHEN I TURN ON MY TURN SIGNALS AND LEAVE ON WHILE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT THEY WILL QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. I HAVE LEARNED TO TURN THEM ON AND SHOW WHAT I AM GOING TO DO THEN TURN THEM OFF UNTIL THE LIGHT CHANGES AND TURN THEM ON AGAIN TO SHOW WHICH WAY I AM TURNING. AFTER I HAVE STOPPED AND RESTARTED THE CAR THEY START WORKING AGAIN. IT IS DANGEROUS IF YOU FORGET TO DO THE PROCESS I MENTIONED ABOVE BECAUSE YOU CAN'T SIGNAL TO CHANGE LANES OR ANYTHING IF YOU ARE IN THE WRONG LANE AND NEED TO GET OVER AND STOP AND RESTART THE CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10419346
103,000 miles · Jul 30, 2011
Exterior Lighting
ON-GOING TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY FUNCTIONS AND ALMOST RESULTED IN REAR END COLLISION AND/OR SIDE IMPACT. INFREQUENTLY OPERATION OF HAZARD SIGNAL WHILE ENGAGING LEFT OR RIGHT TURN SIGNAL MITIGATED PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT FIX. TO REPAIR HAD TO REPLACE HAZARD/TURN SIGNAL FLASHER AT A COST OF $107. FROM REVIEW O…
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ON-GOING TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY FUNCTIONS AND ALMOST RESULTED IN REAR END COLLISION AND/OR SIDE IMPACT. INFREQUENTLY OPERATION OF HAZARD SIGNAL WHILE ENGAGING LEFT OR RIGHT TURN SIGNAL MITIGATED PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT FIX. TO REPAIR HAD TO REPLACE HAZARD/TURN SIGNAL FLASHER AT A COST OF $107. FROM REVIEW OF MONTE CARLO FORUMS THIS IS A KNOWN SAFETY HAZARD THAT EFFECTS MONTE CARLOS AS WELL AS OTHER VEHICLES THAT USED THE HAZARD/TURN SIGNAL FLASHER SWITCH P/N 924-606 AND SHOULD BE REMEDIED BY GM THROUGH RECALL/REIMBURSEMENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10416341
190,000 miles · Jun 15, 2011
Suspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH OVER A BUMP, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE REAR STRUT TOWER WAS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH RUST AND BEYOND REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH OVER A BUMP, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE REAR STRUT TOWER WAS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH RUST AND BEYOND REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL PERTAINING TO THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
NHTSA ODI #10406954
Official recalls
5Oct 26, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
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Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Jul 3, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Apr 8, 2009
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM OR HTTP:WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Feb 24, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Aug 7, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
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