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2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL and 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade Esv and more recall: Seat belts

NHTSA campaign 21V-190 · March 18, 2021 · General Motors, LLC

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
21V190000
Reported
March 18, 2021
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Part
Seat belts
Vehicles affected
About 94,641

What is wrong

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.

Safety risk

A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313000.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Cadillac Escalade (2021); Cadillac Escalade Esv (2021); Chevrolet Suburban (2021); Chevrolet Tahoe (2021); GMC Yukon (2021); GMC Yukon XL (2021). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

What is the fix?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313000.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.