Recall 01V383000: 2001 Pontiac Montana and 3 other models

Report received

Dec 13, 2001

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

75,816vehicles

Model years

2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Chevrolet Venture222 complaints
• 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette78 complaints
• 2001 Pontiac Aztek216 complaints
• 2001 Pontiac Montana156 complaints