Recall
Buick Park Avenue — 97V036000
NHTSA ID
97V036000
Make
Buick
Model
Park Avenue
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1997-03-11
Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
20,959
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM WOULD NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION.