Large Recall NHTSA · 91V143000 Reported September 4, 1991

Interior systems:active seat and shoulder belts an

General Motors, Llc · Seat Belts · 231,833 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
91V143000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
231,833
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 4, 1991

Defect Summary

Under certain vehicle operations and occupant usage conditions, the safety belts can lockup or jam in the safety belt retractor.

Safety Consequence

If lockup occurs, it is impossible to pull belt out ofthe retractor. The occupant of a seat with an unusable safety belt issubject to increased risk of injury or death in the event of a sudden stop oraccident.

Corrective Action

Replace the safety belts if the lockup occurs.

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 91V143000 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 91V143000

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

What is recall 91V143000?

NHTSA recall 91V143000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on September 4, 1991. It addresses: Interior systems:active seat and shoulder belts an. The recall affects approximately 231,833 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 91V143000 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.