2013 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 Pontiac G8 | 2008 Pontiac G8 — Seat belts
Published June 23, 2015 · Recall initiated: June 23, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V399000, published June 23, 2015. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2013 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 Pontiac G8 | 2008 Pontiac G8 — Seat belts.
What's the hazard
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to October 22, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.
What to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt tensioner assembly which includes the steel cable, free of charge. These replacement parts reposition the tensioner cable out of the path of entry into the vehicle and uses a more flexible cable, set at a more upright angle. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 15206.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- CAPRICE
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2013 CHEVROLET CAPRICE | 2011 CHEVROLET CAPRICE | 2012 CHEVROLET CAPRICE | 2009 PONTIAC G8 | 2008 PONTIAC G8
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 Pontiac G8 | 2008 Pontiac G8 — Seat belts recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V399000 on June 23, 2015. Reported hazard: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to October 22, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.
What should I do if I have this product?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt tensioner assembly which includes the steel cable, free of charge. These replacement parts reposition the tensioner cable out of the path of entry into the vehicle and uses a more flexible cable, set at a more upright angle. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 15206.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: CAPRICE.