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NHTSA Recall 93V154000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 182,045 vehicles. It affects 1988–1991 Pontiac Lemans.

182,045
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
1993
owners notified (December 16)
NHTSA campaign93V154000
ComponentSEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Report receivedSeptember 21, 1993
Owner notificationDecember 16, 1993
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

The safety belt buckle assemblies may not latch or may not release due to the fracture of the red release push button.

Safety risk

The buckle malfunction would prevent the use of thesafety belt system, placing the front seat occupant in increased risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Remedy

Replace or repair the safety belt buckles.

Notes

System: interior systems; safety belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if you vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the pontiac service center at 1-800-pm-cares (1-800-762-2737). Also,contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotlineat 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by recall 93V154000

Make and modelModel years
Pontiac Lemans1988, 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.