NHTSA recall 21V-190 (21V190000)
seat belts recall reported March 18, 2021 - about 94,641 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V190000
- Also written as
- 21V-190
- Manufacturer number
- N202313000
- Reported
- March 18, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~94,641
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.
Why it is dangerous
A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313000.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-190 when calling a dealer.
Affected 6 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.