2009–2010 Chevrolet Impala recall: seat belt
⚠️ What's wrong
GM is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 chevrolet impalas for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the front safety belt webbing may not have been properly secured to the lap belt anchor pretensioner mounted to the side of the seat nearest the door.
💥 The risk
The safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, which could result in injury to the occupant.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect both front safety belts for proper installation of the anchors to the pretensioners and, if necessary, reinstall the anchors. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 5, 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V480000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 10312
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 303,100
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-630-2438
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 5, 2010
- Built
- Apr 1, 2008 – Jun 30, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- GM safety recall no. 10312.owners 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 .