NHTSA recall 14V-446 (14V446000)
seats recall reported July 23, 2014 - about 124,007 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V446000
- Also written as
- 14V-446
- Manufacturer number
- 14340
- Reported
- July 23, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~124,007
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
Why it is dangerous
A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-446 when calling a dealer.
Affected 7 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.