Component
SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The seatbelt system in your Enclave, Traverse, Acadia, or Outlook has a critical component called the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front seats. Over time, this cable can weaken and break, compromising the seatbelt's ability to keep you safe.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steel cable fails, the seatbelt won't properly restrain you in a collision, putting you at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lap pretensioner, which is a crucial part of the seatbelt system, at no cost to you. They will send you a notice when parts become available, but in the meantime, you should schedule the inspection as soon as you get the letter.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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