For 1990-2009 cars

# SERVICE GUILD: NEW SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM

#### SUBJECT: NEW SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SERVICE INFORMATION)

#### VEHICLES AFFECTED: ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT TOPKICK/KODIAK

To enhance seat belt comfort and promote seat belt use, a new seat belt retractor has been designed which provides a reduced but constant force against the occupant's body without use of the traditional window shade comfort feature.

A new seat belt system has been designed that has a reduced spring load in the shoulder belt retractor which results in a minimal but constant force against the occupant's upper torso and eliminates the need for tension relief through the traditional window shade comfort feature.

#### NOTICE: Users should continue to exercise care during belt release in order to avoid interior damage to the belt or the vehicle and to avoid twisting the webbing.

Sales and service personnel should be aware that this system went into effect in 1991 on C/K, R/V, and G light duty vehicles. For 1992, this system will be placed on all light and medium duty vehicles except the Topkick/Kodiak models which will retain the traditional window shade comfort feature. Sales and service personnel should be aware of these changes in order to address any customer questions that may occur as a result of the change and to help General Motors promote effective use of safety belts.

General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.