NHTSA Recall 01V383000: Recliner (seats)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 75,816 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Chevrolet Venture.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V383000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01077 |
| Component | SEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › RECLINER |
| Report received | December 13, 2001 |
| Owner notification | April 10, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V383000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Venture | 2001 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2001 |
| Pontiac Aztek | 2001 |
| Pontiac Montana | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.