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NHTSA Recall 04V300000: Seat belts: rear/other

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 37 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Cavalier.

37
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2004
owners notified (August 23)
NHTSA campaign04V300000
Manufacturer campaign04056
ComponentSEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER
Report receivedJune 23, 2004
Owner notificationAugust 23, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, 'seat belt assembly anchorages.' the passenger-side rear safety belt may have been installed with an incorrect nut and bolt.

Safety risk

In a severe crash, the upper seat belt anchorage may separate. The effectiveness of the seat belt could then be reduced and the occupant could receive greater injuries.

Remedy

Dealers are to inspect the safety belt anchorage and install a new nut and bolt, if necessary. The recall began on august 23, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Notes

GM recall no. 04056. Customers can 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 04V300000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Cavalier2004
Pontiac Sunfire2004

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.