NHTSA Recall 00V117000: Webbing (seat belts)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 77,952 vehicles. It affects 1997–1998 Buick Park Avenue.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V117000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00039 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › WEBBING |
| Report received | April 18, 2000 |
| Owner notification | August 31, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have front seat shoulder belts that may twist, allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.
Safety risk
When the shoulder belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the belt may be unusable.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for the presence of updated front shoulder belt bezels and where necessary, install new front seat shoulder belt opening bezel kits.
Notes
Owner notification began august 31, 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 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 00V117000
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.