An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Seat Belts — Critical Fasteners
Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Retractor

Summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.

Actions

Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.

Documents (14)

• Safety Bulletin re Product Safety Recall N212333380 Rear Seat Belt Retractor Bolt Not Installed
• Miscellaneous Document - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N212333380 Rear Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Bolt not Installed
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Miscellaneous Document - N212333380 Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination 573.6 (c) (6) (7)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Safety Bulletin re Product Safety Recall N212333380 Rear Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Bolt Not Installed
• Miscellaneous Document - N212333380 Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination 573.6 (c) (6) (7)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Notification re N212333380 - Safety Recall Rear Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Bolt Not Installed
• Miscellaneous Document - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N212333380 Rear Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Bolt not Installed
• Recall 573 Report
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Message re REVISION N212333380-01 Product Safety Recall Rear Seat Belt Retractor Bolt Not Installed Customer Letter Added

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