2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice, 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 Recalled For Seatbelt Flaw - The Car Connection
General Motors has announced a recall of select 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles. ALSO SEE: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 First Look. The problem stems from components manufactured by German supplier ZF. In a report posted by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation, the agency notes that those components can be unknowingly damaged by passengers during normal use of a vehicle. "In certain seating positions, the safety belt’s flexible steel cable (or “tensioner cable”) can be located in a forward position allowing the occupant to sit on top of it while entering the vehicle. This action can bend the steel cable over the seat side shield, which over time may cause the cable to fatigue and separate. 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles built between October 15, 2010 and October 22, 2013 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles built between July 25, 2007 and February 18, 2009 All told, the recall affects. Source: www.thecarconnection.com
