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- SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.
- Risk
- A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313000.
- 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 2021 full-size SUVs have third-row outboard seat belts that may have been trapped or routed incorrectly behind the seat-folding mechanism. Over time this can damage the belt, and a damaged seat belt may break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the person sitting in that seat.
General Motors will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts and replace any that are damaged, and reroute them if necessary. The repair is free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. To reach the manufacturer, contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, and reference GM recall number N202313000.
If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls and schedule an inspection with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Cadillac Escalade | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2021 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2021 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2021 |
| GMC Yukon | 2021 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2021 |