NHTSA 22V359000Manufacturer no. N212356050
Seats
- Report received by NHTSA
- May 19, 2022
- Owner notification
- June 23, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 221 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- BLAZER
Defect summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
Safety risk
An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.
Notes in the NHTSA record
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V359000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov