NHTSA Recall 05V158000: Seat belts
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20,701 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Saturn L200.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V158000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05041 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | April 20, 2005 |
| Owner notification | April 25, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain wagons fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the seat belt anchor may separate from the floor of the vehicle before holding the required test load for the required time.
Safety risk
If a separation occurred in crash, the right and center rear seat occupants may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a rear seat center belt anchor reinforcement plate to the floor pan of the vehicle free of charge. The recall began on april 25, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
Notes
GM recall no. 05041. 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 05V158000
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.