Safety Recall NHTSA · 93V212000 Reported December 13, 1993

Interior systems:seat belts:lap:rear

General Motors, Llc · Seat Belts · 1,238 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
93V212000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
1,238
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 13, 1993

Defect Summary

The safety belt retractors for the rear center position are missing a pawl spring and in case of an accident, will allow the safety belt webbing to extend beyond the minimum requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Safety Consequence

In the event of an accident the safety belt would notrestrain the occupant, subjecting the occupant to increased risk of injuries.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the safety belt retractor assembly and replace the retractor if the pawl spring is missing.

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 93V212000 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 93V212000

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

What is recall 93V212000?

NHTSA recall 93V212000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on December 13, 1993. It addresses: Interior systems:seat belts:lap:rear. The recall affects approximately 1,238 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 93V212000 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.