Issue ID | 1574744 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11221375 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | ENCORE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 17/06/19 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The rear center seat belt locks when seat is put in cargo position. This makes 2/3 pof the rear seats non-usable and passengers including children cannot ride safely in vehicle. Dealer technician reported to me he saw 16 complaints on website he used to confer with me. Resolution is to completely remove rear seats to unlock. This leaves consumer with unusabel and unsafe rear seats. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33200 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DEALE, MD |
VIN pattern | KL4CJBSB7FBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 18/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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