Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
UPLANDER
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V061000
Component Description
Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20040601
End Of Manufacture
20050131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18850
Date Owners Notified
20050405
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20050218
Make Campaign Number
5015