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Recall on the 2005 Pontiac Montana, Chevrolet Uplander and the Saturn Relay

Models :
  • Chevrolet Uplander 2005
  • Pontiac Montana 2005
  • Saturn Relay 2005
Manufacturer : General Motors CORP.
Number potentially involved : 18850
Recall Date : February 16, 2005
NHTSA recall No. : 05V061000
GM RECALL No. : 05015
Component : Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly

Summary: On certain Minivans, durring the crash sequence of a side impact new car assessment program (NCAP) test, the outboard release handle on the impact-side second-row bucket seat may be actuated and the rear latches may unlatch early.

Consequence: If the rear latches of the seat are released early in a severe side impact, the front outboard latch may disengage and increase the potential for injury to the occupant of the seat.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat latch release lever with a revised designd lever. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owners notification schedule. Owners should contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.p>

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