The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V581000·Announced 2020-09-24

GM Recalls 2020 Chevrolet Corvette for Driver Seat Belt Retractor Defect

General Motors is recalling 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles because the driver's seat belt retractor may not lock during a crash, increasing injury risk.

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 (seat belt retractor) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the driver's seat belt retractor may not lock as intended during a crash.

If the driver's seat belt fails to lock in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver. The recall began on October 15, 2020.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side seat-belt retractor free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt
Hazard
Affected units
5

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)

  • CORVETTE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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