NHTSA recall 01V386000
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Saturn Vue
The defect
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." some vehicles were produced with rear outer seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts that were incorrectly installed.
The risk
If these bolts were incorrectly installed, they would not withstand the load requirements of the standard. if an anchorage failed in a crash, the occupant would not be properly restrained and could have an increased risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the rear shoulder guide anchor bolts. owner notification began december 19, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000.