1997 Buick Park Avenue Recalls
Base Sedan
1997 Buick Park Avenue Recall Record
Recall ID # 00V117000 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Recall Date:
APR 18, 2000
Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Model Affected:
Park Avenue
Description
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.
Consequence
WHEN THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING BECOMES JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR, THE BELT MAY BE UNUSABLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF UPDATED FRONT SHOULDER BELT BEZELS AND WHERE NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT OPENING BEZEL KITS.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 00039
Recall ID # 97V064000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Recall Date:
APR 28, 1997
Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Model Affected:
Park Avenue
Description
THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) TO CYCLE DURING A NON-ABS BRAKE APPLICATION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 97V036000 - SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Recall Date:
MAR 11, 1997
Component:
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Model Affected:
Park Avenue
Description
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM WOULD NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.