NHTSA recall 18V-230 (18V230000)
seat belts recall reported April 12, 2018 - about 8,738 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V230000
- Also written as
- 18V-230
- Manufacturer number
- 18117
- Reported
- April 12, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~8,738
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Buick Regal vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of the passengers.
Why it is dangerous
If the seat belt fails to adequately restrain the passengers in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear outboard seat belts, correcting the routing of the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 18117.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-230 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.