Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
SS
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
16V518000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front
Effect Of Defect
If The Tensioner Cable Separates, The Driver May Not Be Properly Restrained In The Event Of A Crash, Increasing Their Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20130514
End Of Manufacture
20160427
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15486
Date Owners Notified
20161103
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20160708
Make Campaign Number
31340