General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V552000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V552000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 5,593 affected units, OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION /FMVSS 208, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles, manufactured from september 9, 2011, through october 19, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles may have been produced with driver safety belt buckle electrical connector terminals that do not fit snugly with the connector pins, causing the connection to be intermittent.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle electrical connector terminals free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 7, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V552000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-11-17T00:00:00

Subject: Occupant crash protection /fmvss 208

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 5,593

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11322

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles, manufactured from september 9, 2011, through october 19, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles may have been produced with driver safety belt buckle electrical connector terminals that do not fit snugly with the connector pins, causing the connection to be intermittent.

Consequence Summary: The loose connections may cause the driver to not receive a visual or audible warning that the driver seat belt is not fastened, thereby increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle electrical connector terminals free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 7, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V552000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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