NHTSA recall 21V-649 (21V649000)
seat belts recall reported August 20, 2021 - about 402 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V649000
- Also written as
- 21V-649
- Manufacturer number
- N212333380
- Reported
- August 20, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~402
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Why it is dangerous
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-649 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.