Recall 02V-253
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2002 Cadillac Escalade and 3 other models: Seats (front assembly, head restraint).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-253
- Reported
- September 17, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 558,904 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats, two potential pinch points exist on each of the folding head restraints when the restraints are folded rearward as the seatback is folded down.
The risk
If a person were to insert their finger(s) into the pinch point when the head restraint folds, it could trap and pinch the finger(s) causing injury.
The fix
Dealers will install protective covers over the pinch points. Owner notification began november 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-[removed], GMC at 1-[removed], or cadillac at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac Escalade 2002
- Chevrolet Tahoe 2000 to 2002
- GMC Denali 2000 to 2002
- GMC Yukon 2000 to 2002