NHTSA Recall 01V383000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V383000; Date: Dec. 13, 2001
If the connector for a latch-type child restraint is not attached correctly to the anchorage points, the restraint will not properly protect a child in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Chevrolet Venture; 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette; 2001 Pontiac Aztek; 2001 Pontiac Montana
Component: Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 75,816
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: certain Mini vans built with second row 50/50 split bench seats or captain's chairs, fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems. " the seat latch anchor wire diameter is greater than 6. 1 mm.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the latch anchor wires and repair those with an improper diameter. Owner notification began April 10, 2002. 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, Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
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: Apr 10, 2002
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