Recall 24V418 affects 13,464 2024-2025 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles for seat belt retractors that lock stowed. Repair will be free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
Chevrolet is recalling 13,464 2024-2025 Corvette vehicles because the driver or passenger seat belt retractor can lock in the stowed position, leaving the belt out of reach. An inaccessible belt cannot restrain an occupant in a crash, and the Chevrolet dealer repair will be free once it becomes available.
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What's wrong?
In NHTSA campaign 24V418, the front seat belt retractor in a 2024-2025 Chevrolet Corvette is the spool mechanism that feeds seat belt webbing out when an occupant pulls the belt across the body. It also locks the belt during certain movements so the belt can restrain the occupant in a crash. When it works correctly, the belt pulls out, retracts, and stays available for the next drive.
In affected Corvettes, two internal retractor components were built slightly outside dimensional specifications. When both parts are out of specification and the belt is fully extended enough to engage the automatic locking function, the mode that holds the belt tight after full extension, the mechanism can stay locked after the belt retracts. That leaves the belt stuck in its stowed position, where the occupant cannot pull out enough webbing to buckle it.
The warning sign is direct: the belt will not pull out of the retractor. An occupant trying to buckle up will feel the webbing locked in place before driving.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2024 and 2025 Corvette under the same front seat belt retractor component.
| 2024 Chevrolet Corvette | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Corvette | seat belt |
| Units affected | 13,464 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific car.
What's the safety risk?
A locked seat belt cannot be pulled from the retractor, so that seating position cannot restrain an occupant in a crash. If the belt webbing stays locked in the stowed position, leave that seat empty and arrange service. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Chevrolet Corvette is included in this recall.
- Wait for Chevrolet's owner letter if you have not received it; letters were mailed September 19, 2024.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to ask whether the free seat-belt-retractor replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 24V418 when you call, and bring the recall notice if Chevrolet mailed one.
- Keep every usable seat belt latched and accessible on each trip; do not let anyone ride in a seat where the belt is inaccessible.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician will replace the driver or passenger seat belt retractors covered by the recall once the final repair is available. The final dealer repair will be free once it opens, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because all covered vehicles are under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| June 6, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 6, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| June 6, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 19, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 30, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| September 30, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V418?
Recall 24V418 covers 13,464 2024-2025 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles with driver or passenger seat belt retractors that can lock in a stowed position and become inaccessible. Chevrolet dealers will replace the affected seat belt retractors for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Chevrolet Corvette is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Corvette is included in recall 24V418. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask whether the seat belt retractor replacement is available for your vehicle. Reference GM recall number N242441390 when you call.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Chevrolet's remedy is replacement of the affected driver or passenger seat belt retractors free of charge at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that an inaccessible seat belt cannot restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. If your VIN is included, have the seat belt retractor issue handled by a franchised Chevrolet dealer and use GM recall number N242441390 when scheduling.
When were owners notified about this Corvette recall?
Chevrolet mailed owner notification letters on September 19, 2024. Used-vehicle owners and owners who did not receive a letter still need a VIN check, because the year and model are not enough to confirm whether a specific Corvette is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V418000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V418 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V418000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →