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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V375000

2009 Buick Enclave | 2009 Gmc Acadia | 2009 Saturn Outlook | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2010 Saturn Outlook | 2010 Buick Enclave | 2010 Chevrolet Traverse | 2010 Gmc Acadia — Seat belts

Published August 13, 2010 · Recall initiated: August 12, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V375000, published August 13, 2010 and initiated August 12, 2010. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2009 Buick Enclave | 2009 Gmc Acadia | 2009 Saturn Outlook | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2010 Saturn Outlook | 2010 Buick Enclave | 2010 Chevrolet Traverse | 2010 Gmc Acadia — Seat belts.

What's the hazard

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES. THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELD RESTRICTS THE UPWARD ROTATION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WHEN THE SEAT BACK IS RETURNED TO A SEATING POSITION AFTER BEING FOLDED FLAT. IF THE BUCKLE CONTACTS THE SEAT FRAME, ADDITIONAL EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO RETURN THE SEAT TO A SEATING POSITION. IF SUFFICIENT FORCE IS APPLIED, THE BUCKLE COVER COULD BE PUSHED DOWN THE STRAP, EXPOSING AND PARTIALLY DEPRESSING THE RED RELEASE BUTTON.

What to do

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELDS. IF A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IS DAMAGED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

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Recall details

Brand
BUICK
Model
ENCLAVE
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2009 BUICK ENCLAVE | 2009 GMC ACADIA | 2009 SATURN OUTLOOK | 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE | 2010 SATURN OUTLOOK | 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE | 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE | 2010 GMC ACADIA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2009 Buick Enclave | 2009 Gmc Acadia | 2009 Saturn Outlook | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2010 Saturn Outlook | 2010 Buick Enclave | 2010 Chevrolet Traverse | 2010 Gmc Acadia — Seat belts recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V375000 on August 13, 2010. Reported hazard: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES. THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELD RESTRICTS THE UPWARD ROTATION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WHEN THE SEAT BACK IS RETURNED TO A SEATING POSITION AFTER BEING FOLDED FLAT. IF THE BUCKLE CONTACTS THE SEAT FRAME, ADDITIONAL EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO RETURN THE SEAT TO A SEATING POSITION. IF SUFFICIENT FORCE IS APPLIED, THE BUCKLE COVER COULD BE PUSHED DOWN THE STRAP, EXPOSING AND PARTIALLY DEPRESSING THE RED RELEASE BUTTON.

What should I do if I have this product?

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELDS. IF A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IS DAMAGED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BUICK. Model: ENCLAVE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)