Recall 10V623000: Seat Belt Buckle Anchor Fracturing

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Cadillac/SRX 2011

Chevrolet/Equinox 2011

GMC/Terrain 2011

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 15, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V623000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Seat Belts: Front: Buckle Assembly

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 97,843

SUMMARY:
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver and/or front passenger safety belt buckle anchor may fracture and separate near the seat attachment in a vehicle crash.

CONSEQUENCE:
The safety belt system may not restrain the occupant(s) as designed and could increase the risk of injury.

REMEDY:
Dealers will modify the passenger and/or the driver safety belt buckles as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before January 18, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

NOTES:
GM safety recall No. 100370. Owners 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.