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2000 CADILLAC DEVILLETransport Canada Recall #2000272
The official notice
Defect
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. The push button release effort for the front outboard seat belts exceeds the maximum of 14 kilograms (30 pounds). After a crash, the higher release efforts could make it more difficult for an occupant to release the belt and exit the vehicle.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealer will add "snap on" latch clips to eliminate the potential of inverted latch plate insertion. Dealers will inspect the seat belts and, if necessary, modify the latch plates with a special tool or replace the retractor.
3,331 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 00095Updated June 10, 2026