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NHTSA safety recall results (2)
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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99V218
These cars do not comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 101, "Control and Displays". The instrument panel backlighting may not function after the driver adjusts the interior light intensity. If the instrument panel is not lit at night, the driver may not be able to see the controls and displays.
Dealers will test the body control module and, if necessary, replace it. Owner notification began during late August 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
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Seat belts: Rear
2004-06-22
04V300000
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.' THE PASSENGER-SIDE REAR SAFETY BELT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT NUT AND BOLT.
IN A SEVERE CRASH, THE UPPER SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE MAY SEPARATE. THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SEAT BELT COULD THEN BE REDUCED AND THE OCCUPANT COULD RECEIVE GREATER INJURIES.
DEALERS ARE TO INSPECT THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE AND INSTALL A NEW NUT AND BOLT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.