General Motors is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #13V488000
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, through September 10, 2013, and equipped with manual reclining seatbacks. In the affected vehicles, either of the front seatbacks may have play. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202a, "Head Restraints."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 18,972 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V488000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 17, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V488000 |
| Units affected: | 18,972 |
- Description:
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, through September 10, 2013, and equipped with manual reclining seatbacks. In the affected vehicles, either of the front seatbacks may have play. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202a, "Head Restraints."
- Consequeces:
- If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- GM has notified owners. Dealers will inspect the seatback recliner mechanisms and make adjustments, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 13323.
- 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.