NHTSA Recall 14V446000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V446000; Date: Jul. 23, 2014
A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Buick Encore; 2014 Buick Encore; 2013 Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS; 2014 Cadillac ELR; 2014 Chevrolet Caprice; 2014 Chevrolet Silverado; 2015 Chevrolet Silverado; 2014 Chevrolet SS; 2014 GMC Sierra; 2015 GMC Sierra
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 124,007
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick encore and Cadillac ats; 2014 Cadillac cts, elr, Chevrolet caprice and ss vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet silverado and GMC sierra trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). Gm's number for this recall is 14340.
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: Aug 15, 2014
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