The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have front seat shoulder belts that May twist, allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.
The risk
When the shoulder belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the belt May be unusable.
The fix
Dealers will inspect for the presence of updated front shoulder belt bezels and where necessary, install new front seat shoulder belt opening bezel kits.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-117 (00V117000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00039 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Webbing |
| Report date | April 18, 2000 |
| Owners notified | August 31, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 77,952 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-117 repair free?
Yes. Buick dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect for the presence of updated front shoulder belt bezels and where necessary, install new front seat shoulder belt opening bezel kits.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 77,952 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.