The automaker and regulators said most
of the Chevy Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, and Saturn Outlook vehicles
were shipped within the United States. Several thousands others were exported
to Canada, Mexico, China, Saudi Arabia and other countries.
GM said potential damage to the
second-row safety belts could make it appear as if the latch were properly
secured when it was not.
The problem was discovered during
warranty returns, and any damage was cosmetic in the vast majority of cases, GM
said in documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA).
There are no known cases of belts
failing in a crash, GM said.
GM said it would begin notifying owners
by letter this month to make appointments with dealership service departments
for repairs.
