Chevrolet Equinox recall: Child Seat:vehicle Latch Anchor
Official safety recall 23V339000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| GMC Terrain | 2020 | United States |
| GMC Terrain | 2021 | United States |
| GMC Terrain | 2022 | United States |
| GMC Terrain | 2023 | United States |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2020 | United States |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2021 | United States |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2022 | United States |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2023 | United States |
The problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The official remedy
Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. 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 N232403240.