Chevrolet Equinox (2010) – 14V447000

Defect Description For Recall

General Motors Llc (Gm) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 Buick Lacrosse, Regal And Chevrolet Camaro, As Well As Certain 2010-2012 Cadillac Srx, Chevrolet Equinox And GMC Terrain Vehicles, Equipped With Power Height Adjustable Driver And Passenger Seats. In The Affected Vehicles, The Bolt That Secures The Driver’S And Passenger’S Power Front Seat Height Adjuster May Fall Out Causing The Seat To Drop Suddenly To The Lowest Vertical Position.

Make Of Vehicle

CHEVROLET

Model Of Vehicle

EQUINOX

Year

2010

Recall Campaign Number

14V447000

Component Description

Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust

Effect Of Defect

If The Driver’S Seat Unexpectedly Drops, The DistrAction And Altered Seat Position May Affect The Drivers’ Control Of The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

GM Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Height Adjuster Shoulder Bolts, Free Of Charge. The Manufacturer Distributed Interim Letters To Owners On September 11, 2014. The Recall Began On December 26, 2014. Owners May Contact GM Customer Service At 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), Or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). Gm’S Number For This Recall Is 14271.

Vehicle Manufacturer

General Motors Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20100701

End Of Manufacture

20100731

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

414333

Date Owners Notified

20141226

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Date Report Received

20140723

Make Campaign Number

14271

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard