Vibe FWD L4-2.4L (2009)
Seat Belt Buckle: All Technical Service Bulletins
Restraints - Rear Seat Belt Buckle Design Layout
INFORMATION
Bulletin No.: 08-09-40-002A
Date: May 19, 2009
Subject: Information on Rear Seat Belt Cross Buckle Design Layout
Models:
2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe
Attention:
This bulletin clarifies the proper way to use the rear seat belts. You may give a copy of this bulletin to your customer.
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Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2010 model year and to include the affected seat belt part number in the "Don't Do This" chart. Please
discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-09-40-002 (Section 09 - Restraints).
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This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers and customers on the proper use of the rear cross seat belt buckle design layout.
Some customers may comment that the rear seat belt latch plate may not stay retained inside the driver side seat belt buckle. The latch will not retain and
is self-ejected from the buckle. This is the result of the customer using the incorrect latch with the buckle.
This vehicle is equipped with a rear seat belt cross buckle design layout. This cross design layout was engineered to provide more comfort to the rear
seat passengers when properly restrained by the seat belts.
Caution
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the seat
belt could be seriously injured. Always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed, not twisted and latched into the correct seat belt buckle.
The following information should be used when latching the rear seat belts:
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The passenger side rear seat belt latch plate is designed to latch into the passenger side seat belt buckle (1).
