Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V253000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/2001 to 02/28/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 558904 | 11/08/2002 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/17/2002 | 09/17/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats, two potential pinch points exist on each of the folding head restraints when the restraints are folded rearward as the seatback is folded down. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a person were to insert their finger(s) into the pinch point when the head restraint folds, it could trap and pinch the finger(s) causing injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install protective covers over the pinch points. owner notification began november 8, 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, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 050850012 | 10/01/2005 | 10017764 | Unwanted/loose seat movement. *tt | 11/29/2005 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||||
| 02039 | 10/31/2002 | 10009578 | A defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exist on certain vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats. product safety recall campaign 02039, rearward folding head restraints pinch point. gm voicema | 10/07/2004 | |
| 09232002 | 09/23/2002 | 10008622 | Self-articulating headrest mechanism on the second row seats with clearance less than allowed for inadvertent insertion of objects or extremities smaller than the initial opening. *tt | 08/10/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 08/10/2002 | |||
| There is no latch system inside of vehicle for infant to seat. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||