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NHTSA 03V250📅 Jul 24, 2003

2001–2003 Pontiac Aztek & 2002–2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer + 11 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
03V250000
Manufacturer recall #
03039
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,707,825
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Owner phone
1-866-608-8080
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 20, 2003
Built
Mar 1, 2002 – Jun 30, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
GM recall no. 03039.customers CAN 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 03V250 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 03V250?

2001–2003 Pontiac Aztek & 2002–2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer + 11 more. 1,707,825 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Buick dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-608-8080.