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NHTSA recall 21V649000

Seat Belts · General Motors, LLC

August 20, 2021report date
402units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.

Why it matters: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2019 Cadillac Xt4, 2020 Cadillac Xt4, 2021 Cadillac Xt4, 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, 2017 Chevrolet Malibu, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, 2020 Chevrolet Malibu, 2021 Chevrolet Malibu.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V649000.

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