NHTSA Recall 01V123000: Warning light/devices (seat belts)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 461,851 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Astro.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V123000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01036 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES |
| Report received | April 10, 2001 |
| Owner notification | June 27, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: MINI vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard.
Safety risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new alarm module. Owner notification began june 27, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
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 01V123000
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.