NHTSA Recall 00V044000: Seat belts
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 135,475 vehicles. It affects 1998–1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V044000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00011 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | February 16, 2000 |
| Owner notification | August 30, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles were built with rear seat shoulder belts that could twist, allowing the webbing to be jammed in the retractor. When the shoulder belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the seat belt becomes unusable.
Safety risk
This could prevent a person from using the seat belt system, and a risk of injury to an unbelted person in a crash would be increased.
Remedy
Dealers will remove any twists from the rear shoulder belt(s) and install clips to the belt web guide to prevent twisting.
Notes
Owner notification began august 30, 2000. 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 oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V044000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.