A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Seat Belts — Critical Fasteners

Summary

General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.

Actions

Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380.

Documents (8)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Message re N222372380 – Upcoming Safety Recall Third Row Seatbelt Buckle Retention
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Safety Bulletin
• Miscellaneous Document - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N222372380 Third Row Seatbelt Buckle Retention
• Safety Bulletin
• Miscellaneous Document - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N222372380 Third Row Seatbelt Buckle Retention
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Message re REVISION: N222372380-01 – Safety Recall Third Row Seatbelt Buckle Retention Revised Inspection Procedure

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