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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 05V163📅 Apr 22, 2005

2003–2005 Cadillac Escalade & 2003–2005 Chevrolet Avalanche + 6 more recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2ND row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. Appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for small children, does improve the fit condition for this user group. In addition to instructions on proper infant and young child restraint (with child seats or boosters), special verbiage for restraining older child is included in the owner's manual. Also, the suggested seat belt fit/routing for adults, irrespective of seating position, is described in the owner's manual text.

💥 The risk

A lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips CAN allow the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, CAN expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. The recall began on july 21, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V163000
Manufacturer recall #
05037
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,359,824
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Owner phone
1-866-982-2339
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 21, 2005
Built
Feb 24, 2004 – Nov 2, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
GM recall no. 05037.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V163 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V163?

2003–2005 Cadillac Escalade & 2003–2005 Chevrolet Avalanche + 6 more. 1,359,824 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Cadillac dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-982-2339.