S10/T10 Blazer 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Technical Service Bulletin # 03020
Date: 030801
Recall - Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Replacement
File In Section: Product Recalls
Bulletin No.: 03020
Date: August, 2003
PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL
SUBJECT:
03020-DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE
MODELS:
1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER
1997 GMC JIMMY
1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
CONDITION
General Motors has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1997 model year Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy, and
Oldsmobile Bravada vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a driver safety belt system that includes an energy-absorbing loop in the safety belt
buckle assembly. If the energy-absorbing loop fully deploys during a high-speed multiple rollover event, the driver may not remain properly restrained,
which could increase the risk of serious injury.
CORRECTION
Dealers are to replace the driver's safety belt buckle assembly with one that does not have the energy-absorbing loop.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are certain 1997 model year Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy, and Oldsmobile Bravada vehicles built within the VIN breakpoints shown.
IMPORTANT:
Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) or GM Access Screen (Canada only) or DCS Screen 445
(IPC only) before beginning recall repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.]
Computer listings containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number, customer name and address data of involved vehicles have been prepared, and
are being furnished to involved dealers with the recall bulletin. The customer name and address data will enable dealers to follow up with customers
involved in this recall. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the recall bulletin has no involved vehicles currently assigned.
These dealer listings may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle
registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this listing
to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
