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/1248269-gmc-sierra-1500-2015-recall-seat-belts · Recall date December 4, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V209000
“GMC SIERRA 1500 (2015) recall — Seat Belts.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 4, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248269-gmc-sierra-1500-2015-recall-seat-belts. Based on NHTSA recall 16V209000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V209000).
GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. Any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15822.
We’ve drafted a message you can send General Motors LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V209000 — General Motors LLC GMC SIERRA 1500 (2015) recall — Seat Belts Hello, I own a GMC SIERRA 1500 (2015) recall — Seat Belts that is covered by recall 16V209000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. Any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15822. 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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