NHTSA recall · Reported July 23, 2014
BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2010-2012: 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 …
Buick,Cadillac,Chevrolet,Gmc recalled General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal a….
BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2010-2012: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST was recalled by Buick,Cadillac,Chevrolet,Gmc in July 23, 2014. Reason: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro,…. Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free …. Verify recall #14V447000 with the NHTSA before acting.
The recall
Buick,Cadillac,Chevrolet,Gmc issued this NHTSA recall-General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro,….
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- July 23, 2014
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #14V447000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14V447000 |
| Date reported | July 23, 2014 |
| Date initiated | July 23, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Buick,Cadillac,Chevrolet,Gmc |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | United States |
| Official source | NHTSA notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
What to do with this recall
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed…
- Check the recall number (14V447000) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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