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NHTSA recall 20V638000

Seat Belts · General Motors, LLC

October 15, 2020report date
1,788units affected
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What's wrong: 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.

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

The fix: 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2014 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit, 2015 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit, 2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit, 2014 Chevrolet Cheverolet Ss, 2015 Chevrolet Cheverolet Ss, 2016 Chevrolet Cheverolet Ss.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V638000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.