Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 92V012000

Structure: body

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1992-01-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V012000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
95,897
Reported to NHTSA
1992-01-28
Owners notified
1992-06-11

Defect description

THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED DURING CERTAIN LOAD FORCES ASSOCIATED WITH A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 201.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOORMAY OPEN AND RESULT IN OCCUPANT(S) INJURIES FROM CONTACT WITH THE GLOVECOMPARTMENT DOOR.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE CURRENT UPPER GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WITH A REDESIGNED UPPER GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WHICH INCORPORATES A POSITIVE LATCH TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED SHOULD A VEHICLE CRASH OCCUR.

Notes

SYSTEM: GLOVE COMPARTMENT; FMVSS 201.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
OLDSMOBILE Silhouette1991 1990
Pontiac Trans Sport1991 1990

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.