NHTSA recall 18V230000
Seat belts › Rear/other
Buick Regal
Reported Apr 12, 20188,738 vehicles affectedGeneral Motors LLCMaker’s number 18117Built Jun 9, 2017 – Feb 22, 2018
The defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Buick Regal vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of the passengers.
The risk
If the seat belt fails to adequately restrain the passengers in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear outboard seat belts, correcting the routing of the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 18117.