General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V264000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V264000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 248,737 affected units, GM/POWER SLIDING DOOR, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v-067) from april to august 2001. also 2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors assembled in january through april 2001. these vehicles have inadequate front welds. if a front weld fails, the actuator can jam in the unlatched position and, when the sliding door closes, it will not be latched.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. owner notification began on october 22, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V264000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-08-21T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/power sliding door

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 248,737

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01059

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v-067) from april to august 2001. also 2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors assembled in january through april 2001. these vehicles have inadequate front welds. if a front weld fails, the actuator can jam in the unlatched position and, when the sliding door closes, it will not be latched.

Consequence Summary: If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface. an unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. owner notification began on october 22, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rhqq_3nwh-9iww

NHTSA ID: 01V264000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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