CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. An accessory NSV Universal Tablet Holder may have been installed incorrectly onto the front seat head restraints, preventing the head restraint posts from fully engaging in the seat back. If so, the head restraints would fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
- Risk
- If the head restraint posts are not fully engaging in the seat back, the head restraint may loosen or dislodge, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints and tablet holders for the correct installation, reinstalling them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17239/17258.
- 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
Some 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles may have an accessory tablet holder installed incorrectly on the front seat head restraints. If that happens, the head restraint posts may not fully engage with the seat back, so the head restraint could loosen or come off, raising the risk of injury in a crash.
General Motors will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the head restraints and tablet holders for correct installation and reinstall them as needed. The repair is free. The recall began July 27, 2017. Owners can contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Buick Envision | 20162017 |
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