Chevrolet Corvette: Seats and Restraints

Affects Chevrolet Corvette · 1997 — about 118 vehicles.

The hazard

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 208 - SEAT BELT INSTALLATIONS. THE SEAT BELTS ON THESE VEHICLES INCORPORATE AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP THAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED. THIS COULD INCREASE THE OCCUPANT'S RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. CORRECTION: BOTH SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational