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Recall 13V-488

General Motors LLC recalled the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 1 other model: Seats (front assembly, head restraint).

At a glance

Campaign number
13V-488
Reported
October 17, 2013
Vehicles affected
18,972 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, through September 10, 2013, and equipped with manual reclining seatbacks. In the affected vehicles, either of the front seatbacks may have play. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202a, "Head Restraints."

The risk

If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

GM has notified owners. Dealers will inspect the seatback recliner mechanisms and make adjustments, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-[removed] and GMC at 1-[removed]. GM's recall number is 13323.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles