2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX RECALL - #14V447000
RECALL FOR SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : POWER ADJUST
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/2010 - 7/31/2010 |
| Recalled on |
7/23/2014 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
12/26/2014 |
| # Affected |
414,333 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST |
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| Description |
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position. |
| Consequences |
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271. |
| 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 |
2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
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Comments
8/6/2010 - Patrick Dugan
The fuel injection Pump makes excessive noise and the chevy service people say there is nothing they can do about it.I believe it should be recalled and replaced with quieter pump.