Component
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The critical fasteners are like the nuts that secure your front seat to the floor of your vehicle. In some 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer models, these nuts might not have been tightened properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your front seat isn't securely attached, it could move during a crash, putting you at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the seat attachments and install the missing or loose fasteners for both front seats at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202304380.
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