NHTSA Recall 13V488000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V488000; Date: Oct. 17, 2013
If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Chevrolet Silverado; 2014 GMC Sierra
Component: Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 18,972
Recall Summary:
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet silverado and GMC sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, through September 10, 2013, and equipped with manual reclining seatbacks. In the affected vehicles, either of the front seatbacks may have play. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202a, "head restraints. "
How to Fix:
Gm has notified owners. Dealers will inspect the seatback recliner mechanisms and make adjustments, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's recall number is 13323.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 21, 2013
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