NHTSA Recall 23V339000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V339000; Date: May. 11, 2023
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2020 Chevrolet Equinox; 2021 Chevrolet Equinox; 2022 Chevrolet Equinox; 2023 Chevrolet Equinox; 2020 GMC Terrain; 2021 GMC Terrain; 2022 GMC Terrain; 2023 GMC Terrain
Component: Child Seat:vehicle Latch Anchor
Manufactured by: General Motors, Llc
Affected Units:: 668,187
Recall Summary:
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."
How to Fix:
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 are expected to be mailed june 26, 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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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