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Chevrolet Cheverolet SS Recall 16V518: Driver's Seat Belt May Not Restrain in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 16V518, reported July 8, 2016, 15,486 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The driver's seat belt tensioner cable can be bent repeatedly over the seat side shield each time the driver gets in and out of the vehicle. Over time the cable can fatigue and separate.

If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in a crash, which increases the risk of injury.

GM will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the tensioner cable assembly and replace any damaged cable, or install a cable guide where replacement is not needed, and all vehicles will receive new seat trim with a redesigned cable opening. The repairs are free of charge. Contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V518General Motors LLC
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles manufactured May 14, 2013 through June 14, 2016, and Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured May 15, 2013 through April 27, 2016. The driver's seat belt tensioner cable may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
Risk
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tensioner cable assembly, replacing any cable that is damaged. For vehicles that do not require a tensioner assembly replacement, a cable guide will be installed. All vehicles will receive new seat trim with a redesigned opening for the cable routing. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 31340.
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.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit201420152016
Chevrolet Cheverolet SS201420152016