NHTSA Recall # | 179990 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V762000 |
MFG Compaign # | N192278300 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | BUICK |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | REGAL |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | SEATS |
Date of notification | 20/02/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/07/19 |
End date of manufacturing | 14/08/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 24/10/19 |
Report created | 25/10/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 341 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 buick regal vehicles. The driver or passenger front seat frames may have a lower crossbar that was improperly welded. |
Consequence summary | Seats with improper welds may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crossbar welds on the front seats. If the crossbar is improperly welded, the seat back frame will be replaced, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed november 26, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began february 20, 2020. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. Gm's number for this recall is n192278300. |
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). |