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NHTSA Recall 08V615000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,667 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Buick Enclave.

16,667
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2008
owners notified (November 26)
NHTSA campaign08V615000
Manufacturer campaign08387
ComponentSEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Report receivedNovember 24, 2008
Owner notificationNovember 26, 2008
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

GM is recalling 16,667 my 2009 buick enclave, chevrolet traverse, GMC acadia, and saturn outlook vehicles for failing to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, 'seat belt assemblies.' these vehicles may have been built with a safety belt buckle in the second or third row that is missing a rivet.

Safety risk

In a vehicle crash, if the rivet is missing, the buckle may separate from the mounting strap, increasing the risk of injury to the passenger.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the safety belt buckles in the second and third rows, and replace them if necessary. The recall began on november 26, 2008. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463; saturn at 1-800-972-8876; or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

Notes

GM recall no. 08387.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 08V615000

Make and modelModel years
Buick Enclave2009
Chevrolet Traverse2009
GMC Acadia2009
Saturn Outlook2009

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.