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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V615📅 Nov 25, 2008

2009 Buick Enclave & 2009 Chevrolet Traverse + 2 more recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

GM is recalling 16,667 my 2009 buick Enclave, chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and saturn Outlook vehicles for failing to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, 'seat belt assemblies.' these vehicles may have been built with a safety belt buckle in the second or third row that is missing a rivet.

💥 The risk

In a vehicle crash, if the rivet is missing, the buckle may separate from the mounting strap, increasing the risk of injury to the passenger.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the safety belt buckles in the second and third rows, and replace them if necessary. The recall began on november 26, 2008. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463; saturn at 1-800-972-8876; or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .

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
08V615000
Manufacturer recall #
08387
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
16,667
Component
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-866-608-8080
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 26, 2008
Built
Jul 1, 2008 – Oct 31, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
GM recall no. 08387.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 08V615 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 08V615?

2009 Buick Enclave & 2009 Chevrolet Traverse + 2 more. 16,667 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Buick dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-608-8080.