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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 14V446📅 Jul 23, 2014

2013–2014 Buick Encore & 2013–2014 Cadillac ATS + 6 more recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.

💥 The risk

A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.

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
14V446000
Manufacturer recall #
14340
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
124,007
Component
SEATS
Owner phone
1-800-521-7300
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 15, 2014
Built
Apr 23, 2012 – Jun 7, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 14V446 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 14V446?

2013–2014 Buick Encore & 2013–2014 Cadillac ATS + 6 more. 124,007 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 1-800-521-7300.