General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V158000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V158000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 8,197 affected units, GM/FMVSS 201/CONSOLE, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts." these vehicles have a console cover/armrest lid latch that could release at less than the 10g vertical load requirement of the standard.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism and install a striker plate. owner notification began july 16, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gmc at 1-800-462-8782.