The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V762000·Announced 2019-10-24

GM Recalls 2019-2020 Buick Regal for Front Seat Weld Defect

General Motors is recalling 2019-2020 Buick Regal vehicles because improperly welded front seat frames may not provide adequate crash protection, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (improper welds) that may not provide adequate crash protection, increasing injury risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 Buick Regal vehicles due to a defect in the front seat frames. The lower crossbar on the driver or passenger front seat frames may have been improperly welded.

Seats with improper welds may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crossbar welds on the front seats. If the crossbar is improperly welded, the seat back frame will be replaced free of charge. Interim notices were mailed on November 26, 2019, and the recall began on February 20, 2020. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BUICK REGAL
Brand
BUICK
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Seat
Hazard
Affected units
341

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)

  • REGAL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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