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Recall 05V-061

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander and 2 other models: Seats (mid/rear assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
05V-061
Reported
February 18, 2005
Vehicles affected
18,850 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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.

The risk

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. Owners may contact saturn at 1-[removed], chevrolet at 1-[removed], and pontiac at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

GM recall no. 05015.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles