NHTSA Recall 05V061000: Mid/rear assembly (seats)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18,850 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chevrolet Uplander.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V061000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05015 |
| Component | SEATS › MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | February 18, 2005 |
| Owner notification | April 5, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain minivans, the outboard release handle on the impact-side second-row bucket seat may be actuated and the rear latches may unlatch early in a side impact crash. This was discovered in a side impact test run by GM, under conditions similar to NHTSA's new car assessment program (ncap) side impact test.
Safety risk
If the rear latches of the seat release early in a severe side impact, the front outboard latch may disengage and increase the potential for injury to the occupant of the seat.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the seat latch release handle and install a black plastic cap over the exposed metal stud to eliminate the side impact safety concern free of charge. The recall began on april 5, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Notes
GM recall no. 05015.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V061000
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.