Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V009000 Reported January 20, 1999

Gm/integrated child seats

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 2,090 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V009000
Manufacturer Campaign
98071
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,090
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 20, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated dual child seats. some of these vehicles may be missing a seat belt retractor clutch spring and/or pawl spring in the child seat. if the clutch spring was missing, the seat belt would lock in the retracted position and could not be used. if the pawl spring was missing, the seat belt restraint would continually play out and would not lock.

Safety Consequence

These conditions could increase the occupant's risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the seat belts on the child seats, and if necessary, replace the child seat.

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 99V009000 or campaign 98071.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V009000

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

What is recall 99V009000?

NHTSA recall 99V009000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on January 20, 1999. It addresses: Gm/integrated child seats. The recall affects approximately 2,090 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V009000 or the manufacturer campaign number 98071. 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.