NHTSA Recall # | 136902 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V567000 |
MFG Compaign # | 17368, 17375, 17376 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 3500 |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
Date of notification | 04/07/24 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/07/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 04/07/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 14/09/17 |
Report created | 15/09/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 209 |
Estimated number of affected units | 38048 |
Defect summary | General motors (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2018 chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 and gmc sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks. The front seat belt retractor assemblies were built with the incorrect torsion bar. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 209, "seat belt assemblies." |
Consequence summary | The seat belt retractors may not perform as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front seat belt retractor assemblies, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Owners were notified of the safety risk december 22, 2020. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in march 2021. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's numbers for this recall are 17368, 17375, and 17376. |
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). |