The defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
The risk
An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac XT4 | 2022 |
| Chevrolet Blazer | 2022 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2022 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2021 |
Components: SEATS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac XT4 | 2022 | 4 | 1 |
| Chevrolet Blazer | 2022 | 54 | 1 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2022 | 186 | 6 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2021 | 90 | 2 |
Other seats recalls in 2022
28 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the seats; General Motors, LLC filed 186 campaigns in all.
| 22V942000 19 Dec 2022 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 22V857000 18 Nov 2022 | Shyft Group |
| 22V840000 14 Nov 2022 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| 22V803000 25 Oct 2022 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 22V732000 30 Sept 2022 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 22V724000 29 Sept 2022 | General Motors, LLC |
| 22V670000 7 Sept 2022 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 22V653000 29 Aug 2022 | Roadtrek Inc. |
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