Recall 21V649000: 2019–2021 Cadillac XT4, 2016–2021 Chevrolet Malibu
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 20, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 402
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
The risk
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2019 Cadillac XT4
- 2020 Cadillac XT4
- 2021 Cadillac XT4
- 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2018 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2019 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2020 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2021 Chevrolet Malibu
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V649000
- Manufacturer campaign
- N212333380
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Owner letters
- Sep 17, 2021
- Components
- Seat belts:critical fasteners (Seats & Seat Belts); Seat belts:rear/other:retractor (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology