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October 15, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V638000
Driver’s Seat Belt Tensioner Cable May Separate
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V638
Manufacturer General Motors LLC
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,788
Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS and Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 16V-518. The repair may not have been performed properly. 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.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine whether the new seat trim was installed and replace the trim as necessary. Dealers will also inspect and replace the pretensioner cable assembly, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM’s number for this recall is N202312100
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.