General Motors – Rear Outboard Seat Belts may not Restrain Properly

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Buick Regal vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of the passengers.


Report Received Date 04/12/2018
NHTSA ID 18V230000
Consequence Summary If the seat belt fails to adequately restrain the passengers in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear outboard seat belts, correcting the routing of the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 18117.
Recall Code 18117
Potentially Affected 8738
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V230000)

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