Mechanic Notes

2019 Chevrolet Equinox Seats recall 19V184000

Safety recall

Component: Seats · Campaign 19V184000 · Reported 07/03/2019

Symptoms / what can happen

In the event of a crash, the insufficient welds may result in an increased risk of injury for an occupant seated in the rear-right position.

Cause

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-right seatback frame, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192209550.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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