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NHTSA Recall 23V339000: Vehicle latch anchor (child seat)

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 668,187 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Equinox.

668,187
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2023
owners notified (June 2)
NHTSA campaign23V339000
Manufacturer campaignN232403240
ComponentCHILD SEAT › VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
Report receivedMay 11, 2023
Owner notificationJune 2, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Safety risk

The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232403240.

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 23V339000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Equinox2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
GMC Terrain2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

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.