Seat belts may not remain retracted under load
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 buick encore vehicles manufactured august 23, 2012, to march 1, 2013, and model year 2013 cadillac ats vehicles manufactured april 23, 2012, to may 1, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a retracted position, allowing the seat belts to extend when pulled upon.
Safety Consequence
If the seat belts do not remain locked in the retracted position when under load, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front the driver's and the passenger's lap belt pretensioners, free of charge. parts are not currently available. gm sent interim notifications on october 7, 2014 and will send a second notification when remedy parts are available. The recall began on november 20, 2014. owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. gm's number for this recall is 14171.
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FAQ: Recall 14V488000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V488000?
NHTSA recall 14V488000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 8, 2014. It addresses: Seat belts may not remain retracted under load. The recall affects approximately 48,114 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V488000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14171. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.