NHTSA Recall 00V347000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 116,682 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Cadillac Deville.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V347000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00095 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | October 30, 2000 |
| Owner notification | May 29, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, hearse, and limousines. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." these vehicles have seat belts that may not meet the 30-pound push button release effort requirement of the standard.
Safety risk
High release efforts could make it more difficult for a crash victim to release the belt and exit the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seat belts and, if necessary, modify the latch plates or replace the retractor. Dealers will also add "snap on" latch clips to eliminate the potential of inverted latch plate insertion. Owner notification is being conducted in phases. The first phase began may 29, 2001, and the second phase began july 6, 2001. 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.
Notes
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 00V347000
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.