NHTSA Recall 02V227000: Retractor (seat belts)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 269,169 vehicles. It affects 2000–2002 Cadillac Deville.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V227000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02031 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › RETRACTOR |
| Report received | September 5, 2002 |
| Owner notification | January 31, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles contain driver and front passenger lap and/or shoulder belt retractors that may not remain locked up as designed during a crash in which the belt pretensioners deploy.
Safety risk
In such a crash, this could result in an increase in injury for that occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will install a retainer kit in the driver and passenger safety belt pretensioner. Owner notification began january 31, 2003. 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
GM recall no. 02031. Also, customers can 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 02V227000
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.