Defect Description For Recall
GM Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2004-2011, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Model Year 2006, Isuzu I-280/I-350, And Model Year 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, Regular Cab Vehicles And Extended Cab Vehicles Without A Rear Seat And Equipped With A Front 60/40 Split Bench Seat. These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.” The Top Tether Anchor For The Front Center Seat Is Not Accessible And The Owner Manual Does Not Include InstruCTIons Regarding How To Use The Top Tether.
Make Of Vehicle
GMC
Model Of Vehicle
CANYON
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
10V575000
Component Description
Child Seat
Effect Of Defect
Both Nhtsa And GM Discourage Placement Of A Child In A Front Seat. Nevertheless, There Are Individual CircuMSTances That May Require Placement Of A Child In A Restraint In The Front Center Seating Position Of This Vehicle That Does Not Offer A Rear Seat. Lack Of Access To The Top Tether Anchor And A Lack Of InstruCTIons As To How To Use It, May Result In Improper Installation Of A Child Restraint. Improper Installation Of A Child Restraint Can Result In A ReduCTIon In The Restraint’S Performance In The Event Of A Crash And An Increased Risk Of Injury Or Death To The Child Seated In The Restraint.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Cut A Hole Into The Back Panel Trim Cover To Allow Access To The Top Tether Anchor For The Front Center Seat Position And Will Provide Supplemental Information As To Use In The Owner’S Manual. The Manufacturer Has Not Yet Provided An Owner Notification Schedule For This Campaign. Owners May Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438, GMC At 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu At 1-800-255-6727 Or Visit Gm’S Website At Www.Gmownercenter.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
192676
Date Owners Notified
20101214
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20101118
Make Campaign Number
10367
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
225