General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V266000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V266000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2009-2014 buick enclave vehicles manufactured april 14, 2008, through may 14, 2014, chevrolet traverse vehicles manufactured june 6, 2008, through may 14, 2014, and gmc acadia vehicles manufactured april 9, 2008, through may 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 saturn outlook vehicles manufactured april 14, 2008, through march 18, 2010 Includes 1,339,355 affected units, Flexible Steel Cable for Seat Belt may Fail, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2009-2014 buick enclave vehicles manufactured april 14, 2008, through may 14, 2014, chevrolet traverse vehicles manufactured june 6, 2008, through may 14, 2014, and gmc acadia vehicles manufactured april 9, 2008, through may 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 saturn outlook vehicles manufactured april 14, 2008, through march 18, 2010

Defect Summary

General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 buick enclave vehicles manufactured april 14, 2008, through may 14, 2014, chevrolet traverse vehicles manufactured june 6, 2008, through may 14, 2014, and gmc acadia vehicles manufactured april 9, 2008, through may 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 saturn outlook vehicles manufactured april 14, 2008, through march 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.

Corrective Action

General motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. parts are not currently available. an interim notice will be mailed to owners in july 2014. a second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. the recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on july 11, 2014. the interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on july 11, 2014. owners may contact general motors at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-462-8782 (gmc), 1-800-553-6000 (saturn). general motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V266000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2014-05-20T00:00:00
Subject: Flexible steel cable for seat belt may fail
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 1,339,355

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14187
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 buick enclave vehicles manufactured april 14, 2008, through may 14, 2014, chevrolet traverse vehicles manufactured june 6, 2008, through may 14, 2014, and gmc acadia vehicles manufactured april 9, 2008, through may 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 saturn outlook vehicles manufactured april 14, 2008, through march 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
Consequence Summary: If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
Corrective Action: General motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. parts are not currently available. an interim notice will be mailed to owners in july 2014. a second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. the recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on july 11, 2014. the interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on july 11, 2014. owners may contact general motors at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-462-8782 (gmc), 1-800-553-6000 (saturn). general motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 87.36

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NHTSA ID: 14V266000
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