Child Restraint - Auxiliary Seat Belt

File In Section: 09 - Restraints

Bulletin No.: 99-09-40-008

Date: January, 2000

INFORMATION

Subject:
Auxiliary Seat Belt for Securing Child Restraint

Models:
1996 and Prior Passenger Cars with Door Mounted Lap/Shoulder Belts

Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors, therefore, recommend that child restraints (seats) be used only in the rear seat. In addition, NEVER put a REAR-FACING child restraint in the front passenger seat if the vehicle is equipped with a passenger side air bag.

In the event that it becomes necessary to use a child seat in the right front seat position, the door mounted seat and shoulder belt restraint system used in the described vehicles can be used to secure it. However, to improve stability during normal driving, GM recommends that customers use an auxiliary seat belt that is specifically designed for this purpose. The use of an auxiliary seat belt is described in detail, including several illustrations, in the vehicle Owner's Manual. For additional information, refer to the subject vehicle Owner's Manual.

Parts Information

To install an auxiliary seat belt, you must have the correct attaching hardware. For auxiliary seat belt and attaching hardware package part numbers and usage, see Groups 14.870, 21.041 or 21.042 of the appropriate GMSPO parts catalog.

Warranty Information

Auxiliary seat belts are a NO CHARGE item to all GM customers who request them for their specific vehicles.