GM recalling nearly 500,000 SUVs over seat belt issues

General Motors is recalling nearly 500,000 SUVs due to a seatbelt malfunction in third-row seats, Report informs referring to Axios.

The recall includes 2021 and 2022 models of multiple SUVs, including Chevrolet Suburbans and Tahoes, Cadillac Escalades and GMC Yukons.

The company said the 484,155 recalled vehicles' seatbelts "may not properly restrain" passengers in crashes, potentially leading to injuries.

"The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed," according to a letter from the US Department of Transportation.

GM said it does not know of any accidents or injuries related to the malfunction.