GM Crossovers officially Crap! Missing seatbelt rivets

WASHINGTON — GM is recalling 16,667 2009 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook vehicles because they may have been built with a safety-belt buckle in the second or third row that is missing a rivet.

"In a vehicle crash, if the rivet is missing, the buckle may separate from the mounting strap," said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in its recalls summary of the problem.

Dealers will inspect the safety-belt buckles in the second and third rows and replace them if necessary. The recall began on November 26. Owners may contact Buick at (866) 608-8080, Chevrolet at (800) 630-2438, GMC at (866) 996-9463 and Saturn at (800) 972-8876.

Inside Line says: If you own any of the aforementioned vehicles, have them checked out with your dealer ASAP.