If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
If the cable breaks, the seat occupant 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/1252369-chevrolet-caprice-2011-recall-seat-belts · Recall date June 23, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V399000
“CHEVROLET CAPRICE (2011) recall — Seat Belts.” GovInfoNow, recall dated June 23, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252369-chevrolet-caprice-2011-recall-seat-belts. Based on NHTSA recall 15V399000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V399000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send General Motors LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V399000 — General Motors LLC CHEVROLET CAPRICE (2011) recall — Seat Belts Hello, I own a CHEVROLET CAPRICE (2011) recall — Seat Belts that is covered by recall 15V399000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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