Chevrolet Orlando Recall R/2012/072: Third Row Seats May Be Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 Jun 2012
- Launched
- 1,069
- vehicles in the UK
- TEC293/2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Orlando vehicles built between 7 November 2011 and 16 January 2012. The front guide hook of the third row seat may not be fitted correctly. The dealer will inspect both third row seat hook mountings and if necessary remove seat and reinstall the hook in the correct position. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front guide hook of the third row seat may not be fitted correctly. If ignored the restraint function of the third row seat may be affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THIRD ROW SEATS MAY BE INSECURE Defect: The front guide hook of the third row seat may not be fitted correctly. If ignored the restraint function of the third row seat may be affected. Remedy: Inspect both third row seat hook mountings and if necessary remove seat and reinstall the hook in the correct position.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: third row seats may be insecure.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect both third row seat hook mountings and if necessary remove seat and reinstall the hook in the correct position.
Are You Affected?
Orlando built between 7 November 2011 and 16 January 2012 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 1,069 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chevrolet, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chevrolet.
- Book with any franchised Chevrolet dealer, quoting the campaign code TEC293/2 or the DVSA reference R/2012/072. See how to get a Chevrolet recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2011/160 on 28 Nov 2011, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2012/090 on 28 Aug 2012, for braking efficiency may be affected. You can also see every Chevrolet recall and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/072, launched 11 June 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.