CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Buick Regal vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of the passengers.
- Risk
- If the seat belt fails to adequately restrain the passengers in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear outboard seat belts, correcting the routing of the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 18117.
- 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 rear outboard seat belts may have been routed improperly around the bolster bracket during manufacturing. As a result, the belt may not adequately restrain rear passengers in a crash.
If a seat belt fails to hold a passenger properly during a crash, the risk of injury increases. Owners should have the rear seat belts checked as soon as possible.
GM will notify affected owners, and dealers will inspect the rear outboard seat belts and correct the routing if needed. The repair is free of charge at an authorized Buick dealer. You can also call Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Buick Regal | 2018 |
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