2013 Cadillac Ats | 2013 Buick Encore — Seat belts: front
Published August 8, 2014 · Recall initiated: August 8, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V488000, published August 8, 2014. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2013 Cadillac Ats | 2013 Buick Encore — Seat belts: front.
What's the hazard
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to March 1, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to May 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a retracted position, allowing the seat belts to extend when pulled upon.
What to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front the driver's and the passenger's lap belt pretensioners, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. GM sent interim notifications on October 7, 2014 and will send a second notification when remedy parts are available. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14171.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CADILLAC
- Model
- ATS
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2013 CADILLAC ATS | 2013 BUICK ENCORE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Cadillac Ats | 2013 Buick Encore — Seat belts: front recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V488000 on August 8, 2014. Reported hazard: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to March 1, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to May 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a retracted position, allowing the seat belts to extend when pulled upon.
What should I do if I have this product?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front the driver's and the passenger's lap belt pretensioners, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. GM sent interim notifications on October 7, 2014 and will send a second notification when remedy parts are available. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14171.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CADILLAC. Model: ATS.