NHTSA Recall 01V264000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V264000; Date: Aug. 21, 2001
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Chevrolet Venture; 1998 Chevrolet Venture; 1999 Chevrolet Venture; 2000 Chevrolet Venture; 2001 Chevrolet Venture; 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette; 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette; 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette; 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette; 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette; 1998 Pontiac Montana; 1999 Pontiac Montana; 2000 Pontiac Montana; 2001 Pontiac Montana; 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 248,737
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 22, 2001
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