NHTSA recall 04V188000
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Chevrolet Malibu
Reported Apr 16, 200484,474 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 04027Built May 1, 2003 – Mar 31, 2004
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, analysis of an a side impact crash test conducted by the nhtsa;s new car assessment program (ncap) indicated that the outboard anchorage of the driver's seat belt could disconnect because of contact between the seat trim and the anchorage connector when the seat was adjusted to its lowest position.
The risk
If this occurred in a crash, the driver could receive greater injuries.
The remedy
Dealers will insert a retainer on both the driver's and passenger's belt anchorages. Owner notification began on june 16, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.