Recall 11V552000: Seat Belt Buckle Connector Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Chevrolet/Colorado 2012

GMC/Canyon 2012

MANUFACTURER: General Motors LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 17, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V552000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Seat Belts: Front

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 5,593

SUMMARY:
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles, manufactured from September 9, 2011, through October 19, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." These vehicles may have been produced with driver safety belt buckle electrical connector terminals that do not fit snugly with the connector pins, causing the connection to be intermittent.

CONSEQUENCE:
The loose connections may cause the driver to not receive a visual or audible warning that the driver seat belt is not fastened, thereby increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

REMEDY:
GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle electrical connector terminals free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before December 7, 2011. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

NOTES:
GM's safety recall campaign number is 11322. 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.