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GM Recalls Various Models Over Seatbelt Retractor Assemblies

General Motors has issued a new recall for several Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles over an issue with the automatic locking seatbelt retractor assemblies in the second or third row.

The defect: certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelt retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”

The hazards: if the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

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Affected components: seat belts.

Affected vehicles:

Number of vehicles affected: 15,800 units (United States figure).

The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge.

Owners should: await notification from GM.

Owners can also contact customer service with questions by using the following information.

Contacts:

  • Chevrolet Customer Service: 1-800-222-1020
  • GMC Customer Service: 1-800-462-8782
  • Cadillac Customer Service: 1-800-458-8006
  • GM Recall Number: 18315
  • NHTSA Toll Free: 1-888-327-4236
  • NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
  • NHTSA Website: www.safecar.gov
  • NHTSA Recall Number: 18V673000

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