Recall 03V250000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Defect in 2001-2003 PONTIAC MONTANA
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,707,825 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V250000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,707,825 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO, 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK, 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA, 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK, 2002 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA, 2002 GMC ENVOY, 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA, 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE, 2003 GMC ENVOY, 2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO, 2003 PONTIAC AZTEK, 2003 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA, 2003 GMC SAVANA, 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS, 2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS, 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, 2003 CADILLAC CTS
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Defect Description
CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.
Safety Consequence
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER CUSHION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V039000 | 2003 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 554 | |
| 19V627000 | 2005 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 229,460 | |
| 18V883000 | 2003 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 168,993 | |
| 17V061000 | 2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 91,007 | |
| 18V024000 | 2009 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 628,018 | |
| 18V025000 | 2010 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 116,126 | |
| 17V006000 | 2009 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 577,875 | |
| 16V340000 | 2009 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1,754,517 | |
| 15V399000 | 2009 PONTIAC G8 | SEAT BELTS | 47,042 | |
| 15V519000 | 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 429,170 |