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Recall 05V-163

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2003 to 2005 Cadillac Escalade and 7 other models: Seat belts (rear/other).

At a glance

Campaign number
05V-163
Reported
April 22, 2005
Vehicles affected
1,359,824 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. Appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for small children, does improve the fit condition for this user group. In addition to instructions on proper infant and young child restraint (with child seats or boosters), special verbiage for restraining older child is included in the owner's manual. Also, the suggested seat belt fit/routing for adults, irrespective of seating position, is described in the owner's manual text.

The risk

A lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury.

The fix

Dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. The recall began on july 21, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-[removed], chevrolet at 1-[removed], GMC at 1-[removed], or hummer at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

GM recall no. 05037.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles