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- SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS and Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 16V-518. The repair may not have been performed properly. 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 vehicles to determine whether the new seat trim was installed and replace the trim as necessary. Dealers will also inspect and replace the pretensioner cable assembly, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202312100
- 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
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 this can cause the cable to fatigue and separate. These vehicles were previously repaired under an earlier recall, and that repair may not have been performed correctly.
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
General Motors will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the vehicle to check whether the new seat trim was installed, replacing it if needed, and will inspect and replace the pretensioner cable assembly if necessary. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit | 201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Cheverolet SS | 201420152016 |