NHTSA Recall 91V143000: Anchorage (seat belts)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on September 4, 1991, covering an estimated 231,833 vehicles. It affects 1984–1991 Chevrolet Corvette.

231,833

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

1991

owners notified (October 25)

NHTSA campaign	91V143000
Component	SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE
Report received	September 4, 1991
Owner notification	October 25, 1991
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Under certain vehicle operations and occupant usage conditions, the safety belts can lockup or jam in the safety belt retractor.

Safety risk

If lockup occurs, it is impossible to pull belt out ofthe retractor. The occupant of a seat with an unusable safety belt issubject to increased risk of injury or death in the event of a sudden stop oraccident.

Remedy

Replace the safety belts if the lockup occurs.

Notes

System: safety belts.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Vehicles covered by recall 91V143000

Make and model	Model years
Chevrolet Corvette	1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

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.