If the securing rivet is missing, the buckle may separate from the cable mounting strap in the event of a crash, preventing the occupant from being properly restrained, thereby increasing the risk of injury.

Seat Belts — Front

Date Announced

DEC 19, 2018

Vehicles Affected

175

Cadillac Recall #

N182204040

NHTSA Campaign #

18V899000

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Cadillac XTS vehicles. The front seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle head to the cable mounting strap.

Actions

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat buckle assemblies, replacing them if the rivets are missing, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N182204040.

Documents (18)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Safety Bulletin
• Safety Bulletin
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N182204040 Seat Belt Buckle Rivet
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: January 18, 2019 Subject: N182204040-02 – Safety Recall Seat Belt Buckle Rivet Revised Procedure and Warranty Information
• Safety Bulletin
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: December 17, 2018 Subject: N182204040 – Upcoming Safety Recall with Inspection Seat Belt Buckle Rivet
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N182204040 Seat Belt Buckle Rivet
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: December 19, 2018 Subject: N182204040-01 – Upcoming Safety Recall with Inspection Seat Belt Buckle Rivet Updated Condition
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3