Seat belts: anchorage Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet recall

The problem

The heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. This is due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage.

The fix

Dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: interior; seat belt anchors.Consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, failure of a seat beltanchorage will increase the risk of injury to the wearer.

What to do

1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 79V247000.
3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.