Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit, Cheverolet SS: Front

Date

Oct. 15, 2020

Filed by

General Motors LLC

Vehicles

Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit (2014, 2015, 2016); Chevrolet Cheverolet SS (2014, 2015, 2016)

Component

Seat Belts › Front

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

1788

What can happen

If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

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

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

Nov. 17, 2020

Manufacturer campaign number

N202312100

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

TENSIONER ASM-F/SEAT BELT ANC PLT · Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner · 23489045, 23489047

Recall number

20V638000

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

Related recalls

• Related recall: Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit, Cheverolet SS: Front (July 8, 2016)

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