NHTSA Recall 14V447000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V447000; Date: Jul. 23, 2014
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Buick Lacrosse; 2012 Buick Lacrosse; 2011 Buick Regal; 2012 Buick Regal; 2010 Cadillac SRX; 2011 Cadillac SRX; 2012 Cadillac SRX; 2011 Chevrolet Camaro; 2012 Chevrolet Camaro; 2010 Chevrolet Equinox; 2011 Chevrolet Equinox; 2012 Chevrolet Equinox; 2010 GMC Terrain; 2011 GMC Terrain; 2012 GMC Terrain
Component: Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 414,333
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick lacrosse, regal and Chevrolet camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac srx, Chevrolet equinox and GMC terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). Gm's number for this recall is 14271.
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: Dec 26, 2014
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