1997 CHEVROLET S10 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

574

Owner Complaints

72 Crashes 9 Fires 3 Deaths

8

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

8

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1997 CHEVROLET S10

The 1997 CHEVROLET S10 has received a total of 574 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (64 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (62 complaints), and Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (38 complaints).

Recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET S10

NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET S10, potentially affecting up to 2,532,619 vehicles.

Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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Recall 07E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

| 742 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

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Recall 03V159000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

| 1,755,876 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN...

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Recall 00V159000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 306 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCKS. A CONDITION IN WHICH THE FUEL-FIRED HEATER FILL PIPE GROUND STRAP CONTACTS THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE PIPE.

Consequence: THIS COULD WEAR OFF THE CORROSION PROTECTION ON THE BRAKE PIPE, LEADING TO PREMATURE CORROSION AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF BRAKE PIPE INTEGRITY. WHEN BRAKE PIPE INTEGRITY IS LOST, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE GROUND STRAP ATTACHMENT, INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE FOR WEAR, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPE IF NECESSARY.

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Recall 00V069200 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

| 576 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GENERATION 1 ELECTRIC LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY THAT COULD FAIL DURING A CHARGING EVENT.

Consequence: HEAT COULD BUILD UP WITHIN THE CHARGE PORT AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY WITH A REDESIGNED CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY.

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Recall 98V177000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

| 354 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC DRIVE. RAPID FOGGING OF THE INTERIOR GLASS CAN OCCUR WITHIN TWO MINUTES AFTER THE HEAT IS TURNED ON IF (1) THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BETWEEN 35 AND 76 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND (2) WATER HAS COLLECTED ON THE HEAT EXCHANGER DURING PREVIOUS OPERATION OF THE AIR CONDITIONING.

Consequence: IF RAPID FOGGING WERE TO OCCUR DURING DRIVING, IT COULD OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VISION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS ARE BEING PROVIDED WITH A CAUTION LABEL AND SUPPLEMENTAL INSERT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL ADVISING THEM TO FOLLOW A "STOP AND WAIT" PROCEDURE TO HELP AVOID WINDOW FOGGING WHILE DRIVING.

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Recall 97V146001 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 146,167 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.3L ENGINES. THE FRONT BRAKE LINE CAN CONTACT THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE ENGINE OIL PAN CAUSING THE BRAKE LINE TO WEAR TO THE POINT OF BRAKE FLUID LOSS DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.

Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LOSS CAN REDUCE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE OIL PAN AND THE BRAKE LINE. IF THE CLEARANCE IS 6MM OR LESS, DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL BRAKE LINE CLIP AND IF THERE WAS CONTACT BETWEEN THE OIL PAN AND BRAKE LINE,...

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Recall 97V096001 — SEAT BELTS

| 586,058 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT.

Consequence: IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.

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Owner Complaints for the 1997 CHEVROLET S10

574 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET S10. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 64 11 Crashes 2 Injuries
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 62 2 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 38 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 33 30 Crashes 16 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 31 2 Crashes
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 15
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 15 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 12 1 Crash
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 11 1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 11 1 Fire
Air Bags
Complaints: 10 6 Crashes 5 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 10 1 Fire 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 9 1 Injury
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 8
Electrical System
Complaints: 7 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 7
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 6
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 6
Seats
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Structurebody
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 5
Visibility
Complaints: 5
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 4
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 4
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 4
Suspension
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 4
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 3 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 3 1 Fire 1 Injury 1 Death
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 3
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 3
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 3
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 3
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Death
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1 1 Death

Most Recent Complaints

#11171457 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | | 130,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FLAT TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE SPARE TIRE FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE HOIST ASSEMBLY RETAINER HAD MALFUNCTIONED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
#10783200 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | | 53,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN RAINY WEATHER, WHICH CAUSED A REDUCTION IN VISIBILITY. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V159000 (VISIBILITY). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.
#10782066 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | | 90,000 miles
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATE SPORADICALLY WHEN TURNED ON. SOME TIMES WHEN YOU TURN THEM ON, THEY WILL OPERATE NORMALLY AND OTHER TIMES THEY WILL NOT TURN ON AT ALL. THE VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL WERE INCLUDED IN A RECALL BUT MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE PROBLEM CAN OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING OR STOPPED IN THE DRIVEWAY OR PARKING LOT. (REFERENCE GM RECALL 03023)
#10652170 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 145,000 miles
WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO ENTER THE GARAGE, THE ENGINE ACCELERATES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. LETTING OFF OF THE BRAKES AND REAPPLYING THEM AND PUSHING HARDER HAS EASED THE ISSUE SOMEWHAT. IT DOES THIS VERY FREQUENTLY. *TR
#10641808 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 150,000 miles
OCCASIONALLY ABOUT 5 OR 6 TIMES AND COUNTING WHEN INITIALLY APPLYING THE BRAKE AT EITHER 45MPH OR 10 MPH MY 1997 CHEVY S10 VEHICLE STARTS TO ACCELERATE WITH MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND CRUISE CONTROL OFF AT WHAT APPEARED TO BE FULL SPEED/THROTTLE. MY FIRST REACTION WAS TO BRAKE EVEN HARDER, BUT THEN THE ANTILOCK BRAKES KICKED IN AND SEEMED TO REDUCE THE STOPPING FORCE BY NOT LETTING THE WHEELS LOCK. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL I PLACED THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND ALSO STOPPED ACCELERATING. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1997 CHEVROLET S10

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CHEVROLET S10 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CHEVROLET S10

General Motors, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 CHEVROLET S10. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

020857004 — STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL WATERLEAK GUIDE. *TT

220801 — SEATS

CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SEAT RECLINER HANDLE IS STRIPPED. *JG

010501 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT BATTERIES ARE NOT CHARGING AND A CHECK VEHICLE MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE CHARGER. *NLM

866409 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REDUCED VEHICLE RANGE WITH NO CHANGE IN DRIVING HABITS OR THE STATE OF CHARGE (SOC) GAUGE SWEEPS / SWINGS. *TT

866209 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

CONDITION WITH COOLANT LEAKING ONTO GROUND. *YC

866408 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLE CHARGES WITH IGNITION KEY "ON" BUT NOT "OFF". *YC

766406 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CONDITION WITH TRUCK WILL NOT MOVE, CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE, SERVICE NOW LIGHT ON. *YC

97060 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT DRIVE AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE AXLES HALF SHAFT INBOARD HOUSINGS MAY FAIL CAUSING A LOSS OF PROPULSION. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CHEVROLET S10

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1997 CHEVROLET S10.

Investigation RQ04002 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Closed

Opened:

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Investigation PE96061 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Closed

Opened:

SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATION

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