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- CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
- Risk
- The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232403240.
- 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
Excess powder coating on the rear-seat lower LATCH anchorage bars can prevent a child seat from being attached to them. A child seat that cannot be properly secured may come loose in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a child.
Until the repair is done, install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts instead of the LATCH anchors. Dealers will inspect the anchorage bars and, as needed, remove and replace the finish at no charge. Owners were notified by letter starting June 2, 2023, and can call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Check your VIN for any open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2020202120222023 |
|---|---|
| GMC Terrain | 2020202120222023 |