General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V061000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V061000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 18,850 affected units, REAR SEAT LATCHES, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain minivans, the outboard release handle on the impact-side second-row bucket seat may be actuated and the rear latches may unlatch early in a side impact crash. this was discovered in a side impact test run by gm, under conditions similar to nhtsa's new car assessment program (ncap) side impact test.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the seat latch release handle and install a black plastic cap over the exposed metal stud to eliminate the side impact safety concern free of charge. The recall began on april 5, 2005. owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V061000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-02-18T00:00:00

Subject: Rear seat latches

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 18,850

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05015

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain minivans, the outboard release handle on the impact-side second-row bucket seat may be actuated and the rear latches may unlatch early in a side impact crash. this was discovered in a side impact test run by gm, under conditions similar to nhtsa's new car assessment program (ncap) side impact test.

Consequence Summary: If the rear latches of the seat release early in a severe side impact, the front outboard latch may disengage and increase the potential for injury to the occupant of the seat.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the seat latch release handle and install a black plastic cap over the exposed metal stud to eliminate the side impact safety concern free of charge. The recall began on april 5, 2005. owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V061000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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