GM recalls crossovers
Posted Aug 17, 2010 11:16 am.
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General Motors is recalling 250,000 crossovers worldwide because of defective second-row seat belts.
The recall is to inspect seat belts that could be damaged and fail to latch.
GM says the recall affects 2009-2010 models of the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook.
The recall includes over 16 thousand vehicles in Canada.
The Detroit automaker said the seat-belt buckle could be damaged when the seat back is returned to an upright position. That could make the buckle appear to latch when doesn’t.
GM said it did not know of any cases where the second-row seat belts failed to perform properly in a crash.
Company spokesman Alan Adler said the plastic shield around the seat belt release button could get caught on some trim and not return to its normal position after the seats are folded flat. If enough force is applied when the seats are pushed back to their normal position, the shield around the release button could be pushed onto the button and make it malfunction.
Owners will be notified this month by mail and advised to make an appointment with their dealer to get the problem fixed. Adler says mechanics will trim the shield to allow more space for the buckle to return to its normal position and stay clear of the seats.
