NHTSA Recall 16V518000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V518000; Date: Jul. 8, 2016
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit; 2015 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit; 2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit; 2014 Chevrolet SS; 2015 Chevrolet SS; 2016 Chevrolet SS
Component: Seat Belts:front
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 15,486
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet caprice police pursuit vehicles manufactured may 14, 2013 through June 14, 2016, and Chevrolet ss vehicles manufactured may 15, 2013 through April 27, 2016. The driver's seat belt tensioner cable may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tensioner cable assembly, replacing any cable that is damaged. For vehicles that do not require a tensioner assembly replacement, a cable guide will be installed. All vehicles will receive new seat trim with a redesigned opening for the cable routing. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 31340.
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: Nov 3, 2016
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