Safety Recall NHTSA · 94V015000 Reported January 21, 1994

Interior systems:active restraints:belt retractors

Q: What is recall 94V015000?

NHTSA recall 94V015000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on January 21, 1994. It addresses: Interior systems:active restraints:belt retractors. The recall affects approximately 22,862 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

General Motors, Llc · Seat Belts · 22,862 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

94V015000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

22,862

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 21, 1994

Defect Summary

The third row safety belt retractors may be installed incorrectly and may lock-up when the vehicle is on slopes of less than 15 degrees, which does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Safety Consequence

Consequence of non-compliance: passengers seated in these positon maybe unable to extract and fasten their seat belts until the vehicle is moved to a more level surface. unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury in the event of a collision than those using safety belts.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove third row safety belt retractors and reinstall them properly.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 94V015000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 94V015000

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

What is recall 94V015000?

NHTSA recall 94V015000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on January 21, 1994. It addresses: Interior systems:active restraints:belt retractors. The recall affects approximately 22,862 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 94V015000 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.