Recall - Driver's Seat Belt Buckle: Overview

October 29, 1999

BULLENTIN NO.
99-046

YEAR
1999

MODEL
3.5RL

VIN APPLICATION
Thru VIN
JH4KA9...XC008258

Product Update Campaign: Driver's Seat Belt Buckle

BACKGROUND
On affected vehicles, a faulty driver's seat belt buckle switch may cause the SRS indicator to come on and the system to store DTC 9-3 (faulty driver's seat belt buckle switch).

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail An example of the customer letter is included.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the driver's seat belt buckle, and if necessary, erase the SRS DTC with the PGM Tester.

PARTS INFORMATION

Driver's Seat Belt Buckle:
Graphite Black: P/N 0481 6-SZ3-305ZA
Quartz Gray: P/N 0481 6-SZ3-305ZB
Mild Beige: P/N 0481 6-SZ3-305ZC

REQUIRED MATERIALS
4" Wire Ties (2 needed), commercially available

REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS
PGM Tester with SN911 or later software

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation number: 855101
Flat rate time: 0.7 hour
Failed part: 04816-SZ3-A10ZA
Defect code: 540
Contention code: K74
Template ID: 99-046A: Graphite Black Seat Belt Buckle
99-046B: Quartz Gray Seat Belt Buckle
99-046C: Mild Beige Seat Belt Buckle
Skill level: Repair Technician