NHTSA recall 15V-833 (15V833000)
seats recall reported December 11, 2015 - about 2,633 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V833000
- Also written as
- 15V-833
- Manufacturer number
- 21930
- Reported
- December 11, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,633
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.
Why it is dangerous
If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21930.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-833 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 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.