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Recall 10V-480

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2009 to 2010 Chevrolet Impala: Seat belts (front, anchorage).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-480
Reported
October 13, 2010
Vehicles affected
303,100 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

GM is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 chevrolet impalas for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the front safety belt webbing may not have been properly secured to the lap belt anchor pretensioner mounted to the side of the seat nearest the door.

The risk

The safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, which could result in injury to the occupant.

The fix

Dealers will inspect both front safety belts for proper installation of the anchors to the pretensioners and, if necessary, reinstall the anchors. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 5, 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-[removed] or at the owner center at [link removed]

Notes from the manufacturer

GM safety recall no. 10312.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles