General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS and Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 16V-518. 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.
General Motors – Driver’s Seat Belt Tensioner Cable May Separate
| Report Received Date | 10/15/2020 |
| NHTSA ID | 20V638000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | 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 November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202312100 |
| Recall Code | N202312100 |
| Potentially Affected | 1788 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V638000) |
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