Recall 08V615000: Seat Belt Non-Compliance

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Buick/Enclave 2009

Chevrolet/Traverse 2009

GMC/Acadia 2009

Saturn/Outlook 2009

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 24, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V615000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Seat Belts: Rear: Buckle Assembly

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 16667

SUMMARY:
GM is recalling 16,667 M/Y 2009 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Saturn Outlook vehicles for failing to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." These vehicles may have been built with a safety belt buckle in the second or third row that is missing a rivet.

CONSEQUENCE:
In a vehicle crash, if the rivet is missing, the buckle may separate from the mounting strap, increasing the risk of injury to the passenger.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the safety belt buckles in the second and third rows, and replace them if necessary. The recall began on November 26, 2008. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463; Saturn at 1-800-972-8876; or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .

NOTES:
GM recall No. 08387. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.