NHTSA Recall # | 127331 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V230000 |
MFG Compaign # | 18117 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | BUICK |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | REGAL |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER |
Date of notification | 14/05/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/06/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 22/02/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 12/04/18 |
Report created | 13/04/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 8738 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018 buick regal vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of the passengers. |
Consequence summary | If the seat belt fails to adequately restrain the passengers in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear outboard seat belts, correcting the routing of the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 14, 2018. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. Gm's number for this recall is 18117. |
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). |