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Chevrolet Corvette Recall 20V581: Driver's seat belt may not lock in a crash

NHTSA campaign 20V581, reported September 24, 2020, 5 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The driver's seat belt retractor on certain vehicles may not lock as intended during a crash. If the belt fails to lock, the driver faces an increased risk of injury in a collision.

The fix is free. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side seat-belt retractor at no charge. Owners can also contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V581General Motors LLC
Component
SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor may not lock as intended during a crash.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the driver's seat belt fails to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side seat-belt retractor, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202307690.
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 Corvette2020