The problem
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with sunvisor located air bag labels, fail to conform to federal motor vehicles safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles have a message area less than 30 cm which does not meet the requirements of the standard.
The risk
These vehicles do not comply with the standard.
The fix
GM will mail a new bilingual air bag label with installation instructions. However, the customer May bring the label to their dealer for installation free of charge. Owner notification began May 4, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537 or Buick at 1-800-521-7300.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 01V-109 (01V109000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 01017 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts |
| Report date | April 6, 2001 |
| Owners notified | May 4, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 116,007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 01V-109 repair free?
Yes. Buick dealers will fix the problem at no cost: GM will mail a new bilingual air bag label with installation instructions. However, the customer May bring the label to their dealer for installation free of charge. Owner notification began May 4, 2001.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 116,007 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.