2009 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and others recall: buckle assembly
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 24, 2008. It covers about 16,667 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 16,667
- reported
- Nov 24, 2008
- owners notified
- Nov 26, 2008
- related complaints
- 42
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling 16,667 my 2009 buick enclave, chevrolet traverse, gmc acadia, and saturn outlook vehicles for failing to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, 'seat belt assemblies.' these vehicles may have been built with a safety belt buckle in the second or third row that is missing a rivet.
- Risk
- In a vehicle crash, if the rivet is missing, the buckle may separate from the mounting strap, increasing the risk of injury to the passenger.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the safety belt buckles in the second and third rows, and replace them if necessary. The recall began on november 26, 2008. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080; chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463; saturn at 1‑800‑972‑8876; or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall number 08V615000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Enclave 2009 2009
- Chevrolet Traverse 2009 2009
- GMC Acadia 2009 2009
- Saturn Outlook 2009 2009
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 42 complaints about seat belts problems.
2009 Buick Enclave2009 Chevrolet Traverse2009 GMC Acadia2009 Saturn Outlook
Questions about recall 08V615000
Is there a recall on the 2009 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and others buckle assembly?
Yes. Recall 08V615000, reported on November 24, 2008, covers about 16,667 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V615000?
Dealers will inspect the safety belt buckles in the second and third rows, and replace them if necessary. The recall began on november 26, 2008. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080; chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463; saturn at 1‑800‑972‑8876; or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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