Buick Regal: Rear/other

Date

April 12, 2018

Filed by

General Motors LLC

Vehicles

Buick Regal (2018)

Component

Seat Belts › Rear/Other

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

8738

What can happen

If the seat belt fails to adequately restrain the passengers in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

May 14, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

18117

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V230000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.