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NHTSARecalled Apr 12, 2018 · #18V230000

Rear Outboard Seat Belts may not Restrain Properly

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If the seat belt fails to adequately restrain the passengers in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
  • Rear Outboard Seat Belts may not Restrain Properly
  • 2018 Buick Regal
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice