General Motors Recalls Crossovers

WASHINGTON -- General Motors Co. said today it is recalling 243,000 crossover vehicles over concerns their second-row safety belts could be defective. GM said the recall covers 243,403 vehicles -- the 2009-2010 Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook -- "to inspect second-row safety belts for damage that in rare cases could make an occupant think the belt is properly latched when it isn't." Some vehicles may have a condition where the second-row seat side trim shield restricts the upward rotation of the seat belt buckle when the seat back is returned to a seating position after being folded flat, GM said. "Because of the potential for a false-latch condition, we want customers to return their vehicles to have the recall repair performed as soon as possible," said Jeff Boyer, GM executive director of safety. Owners will begin receiving letters this month to schedule appointments with dealership service departments. Read more from The Detroit News.