General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V494000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V494000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 98,007 affected units, REAR SIDE DOOR LATCH, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain sport utility vehicles have a rear side closure latch that may not latch or unlatch due to corrosion caused by road splash, such as water and road salt. these vehicles were originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a seal along the lower part of the rocker panel to prevent intrusion of corrosive material, and inspect the rear side closure latches. functional latches will be cleaned and lubricated. non-functioning latches will be replaced. the recall began on february 24, 2006. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V494000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-10-27T00:00:00

Subject: Rear side door latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 98,007

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05077

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain sport utility vehicles have a rear side closure latch that may not latch or unlatch due to corrosion caused by road splash, such as water and road salt. these vehicles were originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia.

Consequence Summary: If the door is not latched properly and it goes unnoticed, it may open while the vehicle is in motion. if an unbelted occupant fell out of the vehicle, personal injuries could occur.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a seal along the lower part of the rocker panel to prevent intrusion of corrosive material, and inspect the rear side closure latches. functional latches will be cleaned and lubricated. non-functioning latches will be replaced. the recall began on february 24, 2006. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 05V494000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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