If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226692-chevrolet-ss-2016-recall-seat-belts · Recall date August 7, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V518000
“CHEVROLET SS (2016) recall — Seat Belts.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 7, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226692-chevrolet-ss-2016-recall-seat-belts. Based on NHTSA recall 16V518000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V518000).
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tensioner cable assembly, replacing any cable that is damaged. For vehicles that do not require a tensioner assembly replacement, a cable guide will be installed. All vehicles will receive new seat trim with a redesigned opening for the cable routing. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 31340.
We’ve drafted a message you can send General Motors LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V518000 — General Motors LLC CHEVROLET SS (2016) recall — Seat Belts Hello, I own a CHEVROLET SS (2016) recall — Seat Belts that is covered by recall 16V518000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tensioner cable assembly, replacing any cable that is damaged. For vehicles that do not require a tensioner assembly replacement, a cable guide will be installed. All vehicles will receive new seat trim with a redesigned opening for the cable routing. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 31340. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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