CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.
- Risk
- If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21930.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 vehicles built in mid-November 2015 may have welds on the left lower third-row seat frame that are not in the correct locations. Because of this, the seat may not perform as intended.
If the seat frame is not welded correctly, the seat may not hold up as designed, and an occupant in that seat could face an increased risk of injury in a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the third-row left lower seat frame and replace it if needed. Owners can contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or Buick at 1-800-521-7300. Check your VIN for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Buick Enclave | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Traverse | 2016 |
| GMC Acadia | 2016 |