The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." some of the vehicles were produced with seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts that were not adequately tightened at the center pillar and could fall out, making the seat belt inoperative.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant May not be properly restrained.
The fix
Dealers will inspect these vehicles for proper installation and torque of the seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-280 (99V280000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 99067/99-C-02 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Anchorage |
| Report date | October 20, 1999 |
| Owners notified | October 29, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 265,698 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-280 repair free?
Yes. Saturn dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect these vehicles for proper installation and torque of the seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 265,698 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.