Component
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
GM is recalling certain vehicles with third-row seats to inspect and replace seat belt buckle assemblies due to an improperly formed rivet that may affect the buckle's ability to properly restrain an occupant.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is involved in a crash, a seat belt with a deformed rivet may not work properly, increasing the risk of injury to you or your passengers.
Free Fix
Your dealership will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge, to ensure your safety in the event of a crash.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380.
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