BUICK REGAL 2018: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V230000

Make Model Year
BUICK REGAL 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-05-14 2018-04-12 2018-04-13

Production Dates: 2017-06-09 - 2018-02-22

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18117

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8738

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.