Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has a power seat bolt that might come loose, causing your driver's seat to suddenly drop down to its lowest position.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seat drops unexpectedly, it could distract you while driving, making it harder to control your vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, it's free! Your local dealership will replace the faulty bolt with a new one at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
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