Front assembly: head restraintRecall 13V-488 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
General Motors LLC recall 13V-488 covers 18,972 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a front assembly: head restraint problem, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V488000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, through September 10, 2013, and equipped with manual reclining seatbacks. In the affected vehicles, either of the front seatbacks may have play. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202a, "Head Restraints."
The risk
If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
GM has notified owners. Dealers will inspect the seatback recliner mechanisms and make adjustments, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 13323.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2013 to September 10, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.