NHTSA Recall 02V253000: Head restraint (seats)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 558,904 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Cadillac Escalade.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V253000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02039 |
| Component | SEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › HEAD RESTRAINT |
| Report received | September 17, 2002 |
| Owner notification | November 8, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V253000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2002 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| GMC Denali | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| GMC Yukon | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.