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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 01V383📅 Jan 2, 2002

2001 Chevrolet Venture & 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette + 2 more recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V383000
Manufacturer recall #
01077
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
75,816
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Owner phone
1-800-222-1020
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 10, 2002
Built
Apr 1, 2000 – Oct 31, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V383 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V383?

2001 Chevrolet Venture & 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette + 2 more. 75,816 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-1020.