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HighNHTSA·10V480000·Announced 2010-10-13

GM Recalls 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impalas for Front Seat Belt Anchor Defect

General Motors is recalling 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impalas because front seat belt webbing may not be properly secured to the anchor pretensioner, potentially reducing occupant restraint during a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the seat belt may not restrain the occupant as intended, posing a risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain 2009-2010 model year Chevrolet Impalas due to a defect in the front safety belt assembly. The vehicle fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," because the front safety belt webbing may not have been properly secured to the lap belt anchor pretensioner mounted to the side of the seat nearest the door.

If the webbing is not properly secured, the safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, which could result in injury to the occupant. The recall affects vehicles manufactured by General Motors Corp. and sold under the Chevrolet brand.

Dealers will inspect both front safety belts for proper installation of the anchors to the pretensioners and, if necessary, reinstall the anchors. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on November 5, 2010. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or visit the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET IMPALA
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt
Hazard
Affected units
303,100

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • IMPALA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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