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Safety recall · 92V012000

Structure: body Oldsmobile, Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on January 28, 1992. It covers about 95,897 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
92V012000
Reported
Jan 28, 1992
Vehicles
95,897
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

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.

The risk

In the event of an accident, the glove compartment doormay open and result in occupant(s) injuries from contact with the glovecompartment door.

The fix

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.

Contacts

System: glove compartment; fmvss 201.Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Oldsmobile, Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 92V012000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 92V012000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 92V012000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 92V012000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on January 28, 1992. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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