General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V488000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V488000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2014 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured august 1, 2013, through september 10, 2013, and equipped with manual reclining seatbacks Includes 18,972 affected units, Head Restraints/FMVSS 202a, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured august 1, 2013, through september 10, 2013, and equipped with manual reclining seatbacks

Defect Summary

General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured august 1, 2013, through september 10, 2013, and equipped with manual reclining seatbacks. in the affected vehicles, either of the front seatbacks may have play. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202a, "head restraints."

Corrective Action

Gm has notified owners. dealers will inspect the seatback recliner mechanisms and make adjustments, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on october 23, 2013. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and gmc at 1-800-462-8782. gm's recall number is 13323.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V488000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2013-10-17T00:00:00
Subject: Head restraints/fmvss 202a
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 18,972

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13323
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured august 1, 2013, through september 10, 2013, and equipped with manual reclining seatbacks. in the affected vehicles, either of the front seatbacks may have play. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202a, "head restraints."
Consequence Summary: If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Gm has notified owners. dealers will inspect the seatback recliner mechanisms and make adjustments, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on october 23, 2013. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and gmc at 1-800-462-8782. gm's recall number is 13323.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 98.06

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