General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V209000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V209000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2014-2015 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 trucks manufactured january 29, 2013, to january 21, 2015 Includes 895,232 affected units, Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner Cable Can Separate, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 trucks manufactured january 29, 2013, to january 21, 2015

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 trucks manufactured january 29, 2013, to january 21, 2015. while entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned such that the driver slides over it. this movement may result in the fatigue and separation of the cable.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on august 11, 2016. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's number for this recall is 15822.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V209000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2016-04-12T00:00:00
Subject: Driver's seat belt tensioner cable can separate
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 895,232

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15822
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 trucks manufactured january 29, 2013, to january 21, 2015. while entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned such that the driver slides over it. this movement may result in the fatigue and separation of the cable.
Consequence Summary: If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on august 11, 2016. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's number for this recall is 15822.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 81.38

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SID: row-4ma8_jr2d.vwyt
NHTSA ID: 16V209000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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