Recall 16V518000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Report Date
20160708
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles manufactured May 14, 2013 through June 14, 2016, and Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured May 15, 2013 through April 27, 2016. 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.

Safety Consequence

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 tensioner cable assembly, replacing any cable that is damaged. For vehicles that do not require a tensioner assembly replacement, a cable guide will be installed. All vehicles will receive new seat trim with a redesigned opening for the cable routing. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 31340.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 CHEVROLET CAPRICE POLICE PURSUIT
2014 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS
2015 CHEVROLET CAPRICE POLICE PURSUIT
2015 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS
2016 CHEVROLET CAPRICE POLICE PURSUIT
2016 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.