NHTSA Campaign Number
05V163000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT, AS RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN, DOES IMPROVE THE FIT CONDITION FOR THIS USER GROUP. IN ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD RESTRAINT (WITH CHILD SEATS OR BOOSTERS), SPECIAL VERBIAGE FOR RESTRAINING OLDER CHILD IS INCLUDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. ALSO, THE SUGGESTED SEAT BELT FIT/ROUTING FOR ADULTS, IRRESPECTIVE OF SEATING POSITION, IS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL TEXT.
Safety Consequence
A LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ROUTING THAT IS NOT LOW AND SNUG ON THE HIPS CAN ALLOW THE LAP BELT TO RIDE UP ON AN OCCUPANT'S ABDOMEN INSTEAD OF FITTING LOW AROUND THEIR HIPBONES, AND THEREFORE, CAN EXPOSE THEM TO MORE RISK OF ABDOMINAL AND INTERNAL ORGAN INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CUT OPEN THE GUIDE LOOP, REMOVE A PORTION OF THE LOOP, AND THEN THE REMAINING TWO SIDES SHOULD BE FOLDED OVER AND SECURED WITH A RETAINER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
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Affected Vehicles (20)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Cadillac | Escalade |
| 2004 | Cadillac | Escalade |
| 2005 | Cadillac | Escalade |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Silverado |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Silverado |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Silverado |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Suburban |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Suburban |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Suburban |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| 2003 | GMC | Sierra |
| 2004 | GMC | Sierra |
| 2005 | GMC | Sierra |
| 2003 | GMC | Yukon |
| 2004 | GMC | Yukon |
| 2005 | GMC | Yukon |
| 2004 | Hummer | H2 |
| 2005 | Hummer | H2 |
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This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 05V163000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.