NHTSA recall 05V061000

Seats · General Motors, LLC

February 18, 2005report date

18,850units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: 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.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2005 Chevrolet Uplander, 2005 Pontiac Montana, 2005 Saturn Relay.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V061000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.