NHTSA Recall 02V253000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINTSep 17, 2002· GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Cadillac | Escalade |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| 2000 | GMC | Denali |
| 2001 | GMC | Denali |
| 2002 | GMC | Denali |
| 2000 | GMC | Yukon |
| 2001 | GMC | Yukon |
| 2002 | GMC | Yukon |
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