2014 BUICK ENCORE RECALL - #14V446000
RECALL FOR SEATS
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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2014 BUICK ENCORE |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
| Manufactured between |
4/11/2013 - 3/10/2014 |
| Recalled on |
7/23/2014 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
8/15/2014 |
| # Affected |
124,007 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2014 BUICK ENCORE Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL
2014 BUICK ENCORE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2014 BUICK ENCORE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2014 BUICK ENCORE Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
2014 BUICK ENCORE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2014 BUICK ENCORE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2014 BUICK ENCORE Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
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