REC-000493

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0 Holden MALIBU

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: GM Holden Ltd

Recall date: 18 July 2016

Defect

A pivot pin inside the twin buckle assembly for the right-hand rear and rear centre seatbelts may not have been assembled correctly and may translate sideways.

Hazard

Should the pivot pin translate sufficiently, the right-hand rear or rear centre seatbelt buckles may detach from their anchor plate. This may render the affected seatbelt unable to restrain an occupant, posing an increased risk of injury during a crash event.

Remedy

Holden will write to all affected customers to notify them of required action.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — GM Holden Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000493