GM Recalls 09 Buick Enclaves, Chevrolet Traverses, GMC Acadias, Saturn Outlooks

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
BUICK / ENCLAVE		2009
CHEVROLET / TRAVERSE		2009
GMC / ACADIA		2009
SATURN / OUTLOOK		2009
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.		Mfr’s Report Date: NOV 24, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V615000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SEAT BELTS: REAR:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number of Units Affected: 16667

Summary: GM IS RECALLING 16,667 YEAR 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, ‘SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.’ THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IN THE SECOND OR THIRD ROW THAT IS MISSING A RIVET.

Consequence: IN A VEHICLE CRASH, IF THE RIVET IS MISSING, THE BUCKLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING STRAP.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES IN THE SECOND AND THIRD ROWS, AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876; OR THROUGH E-MAIL AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Notes: GM RECALL NO. 08387. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.