CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
- Risk
- An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some rear seat belt retractors may be installed with loose or missing fasteners, so the retractor may not work properly during a crash. A malfunctioning retractor can increase the risk of injury to rear seat passengers.
If you own an affected vehicle, a dealer will inspect the rear seat belt retractors and tighten them as needed. The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 17, 2021. You can also check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Cadillac XT4 | 201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 201620172018201920202021 |