NHTSA recall 16V-209 (16V209000)
seat belts recall reported April 12, 2016 - about 895,232 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V209000
- Also written as
- 16V-209
- Manufacturer number
- 15822
- Reported
- April 12, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~895,232
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to January 21, 2015. While entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned such that the driver slides over it. This movement may result in the fatigue and separation of the cable.
Why it is dangerous
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. Any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15822.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-209 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.