Large Recall NHTSA · 90V170000 Reported September 17, 1990

Interior systems:active seat and shoulder belts an

General Motors, Llc · Seat Belts · 194,243 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
90V170000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
194,243
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 17, 1990

Defect Summary

Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.

Safety Consequence

Incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.

Corrective Action

Provide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 90V170000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 90V170000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 90V170000?

NHTSA recall 90V170000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on September 17, 1990. It addresses: Interior systems:active seat and shoulder belts an. The recall affects approximately 194,243 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 90V170000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.