NHTSA Recall 00V122000: Webbing (seat belts)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 279,132 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Cadillac Escalade.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V122000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00044 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › WEBBING |
| Report received | April 27, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 29, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the right front passenger restraint systems may not meet the neck extension requirements.
Remedy
Dealers will install a tray insert on the top of the passenger side of the instrument panel. The tray insert corrects the noncompliance.
Notes
Owner notification began december 29, 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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC at 1-800-462-8782.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 00V122000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 1999 |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1999 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 1999 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 1999 |
| GMC Denali | 1999 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 1999 |
| GMC Suburban | 1999 |
| GMC Yukon | 1999 |
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.