What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2021522
- Recall date
- 20 August 2021
- Make
- Chevrolet, Cadillac
- Models
- Malibu, XT4
- Model years
- 2016 to 2021
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Seats And Restraints
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 24
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, a bolt that attaches the rear seat belt retractor(s) may be missing. As a result, the seat belt may not work as designed in a crash. rnNote: On Chevrolet Malibu models, the right rear seat belt could be affected. On Cadillac XT4 models, both the left and right rear seat belts could be affected. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnGeneral Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to check that the rear seat belt retractor bolts are properly installed. The dealer will replace or tighten the bolt(s), as required.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2021522.