NHTSA Recall 00V057000: Webbing (seat belts)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 85,253 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Buick Riviera.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V057000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00023 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › WEBBING |
| Report received | February 28, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear shoulder belt(s) do not retract. A retainer could separate from a rear seat shoulder belt retractor which results in the retractor return spring becoming disengaged.
Safety risk
In a crash, an occupant may receive more severe injuries if there is excessive slack in the shoulder belt.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both rear shoulder belt retractors for correct function and install a spring cover retaining strap to each retractor. If a retractor does not function correctly, it will be replaced.
Notes
GM recall no. 00023.owner notification began november 15, 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 or buick at 1-800-521-7300. 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 00V057000
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.