General Motors recalls 2020 Buick Regal vehicles with improperly welded front seat crossbars that may not protect in crashes, risking injury. Owners must have seats inspected by dealers for free replacement if needed.
Seats with improper welds may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
General Motors is recalling 2020 Buick Regal vehicles with front seats that may have improperly welded crossbars. These seats could fail to protect occupants during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Improperly welded crossbars in front seats may not hold up during a crash, reducing the seat's ability to protect occupants. This could lead to greater injury risk if the seat fails to stay in place.
Owners of 2020 Buick Regal vehicles with front seats that have improperly welded crossbars are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are most at risk during crashes.
Check if your 2020 Buick Regal has front seats with a lower crossbar that was improperly welded. The recall began in February 2020 and applies to specific vehicle models.
Dealers will inspect the crossbar welds on your front seats for improper welding.
If the crossbar is improperly welded, GM will replace the seat back frame free of charge.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crossbar welds on the front seats. If the crossbar is improperly welded, the seat back frame will be replaced, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 26, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 20, 2020. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N192278300.
Your 2020 Buick Regal may be affected if the front seat crossbar was improperly welded. Check with your dealer for inspection.
Dealers will inspect your seat crossbar welds. If improperly welded, GM will replace the seat back frame free of charge.
The recall began on February 20, 2020, after initial notices were mailed in November 2019.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Buick to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V762000 — Buick Buick Hello, I own a Buick that is covered by recall 19V762000 from Buick. The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crossbar welds on the front seats. If the crossbar is improperly welded, the seat back frame will be replaced, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 26, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 20, 2020. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N192278300. 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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