NHTSA Recall 21V649000: Retractor (seat belts) and critical fasteners (seat belts)
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 402 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Cadillac XT4.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V649000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N212333380 |
| Components | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | August 20, 2021 |
| Owner notification | September 17, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Safety risk
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V649000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac XT4 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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.